The Acquired Savant

Overview

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.

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Cast

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