Storyline

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. The brain trauma opened his eyes to an entirely new world—one filled with patterns and strobes, like a stop-motion film. This is a fascinating story into the hidden power of the mind and one man’s inspiring tale of courage and personal triumph.

Key Information

Director Thomas Petersen
Studio CNN Films
Rating 7.0/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Jason Padgett

Self

Darold A. Treffert

Self

Berit Brogaard

Self

Meredith Laflesh

Self

Evgeny Krasnov

Jason (Karaoke)

Roger Wayne

Jason (Mugging)

Chris Carlson

Jason (Shut-in)

Evgeny Krasnov

Jason (School)

Mario Ficarra

Mugger 1

Zac Hoogendyk

Mugger 2

Yuliya Kuzmina

Math Teacher

Lauren O'Malley

TMS Technician

Frequently Asked Questions

The Acquired Savant was released on December 13, 2016.

The runtime of The Acquired Savant is 13m.

The Acquired Savant is a Documentary movie.

The Acquired Savant has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Acquired Savant is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Acquired Savant was directed by Thomas Petersen.

The main cast of The Acquired Savant includes Jason Padgett, Darold A. Treffert, Berit Brogaard.

The Acquired Savant is originally in English.