The Acquired Savant (2016)
2016 · 0h 13m · Documentary
Genres: Documentary
In 2002, Jason Padgett was the victim of a vicious beating outside a karaoke bar in Tacoma, Washington. Upon regaining consciousness, Padgett’s sight was forever altered by a condition called acquired savant syndrome.
Director: Thomas Petersen
Music by: Joshua Eustis
Cinematography: Thomas Petersen
Editor: Betsy Baxley
Cast
Jason Padgett as SelfDarold A. Treffert as SelfBerit Brogaard as SelfMeredith Laflesh as SelfEvgeny Krasnov as Jason (Karaoke)Roger Wayne as Jason (Mugging)Chris Carlson as Jason (Shut-in)Evgeny Krasnov as Jason (School)Mario Ficarra as Mugger 1Zac Hoogendyk as Mugger 2Yuliya Kuzmina as Math TeacherLauren O'Malley as TMS TechnicianMore like this
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