Ingenious Minds (2010)★ 8.8/10
- Documentary
Directed by: Toy Newkirk
Written by: George Butts, Lee Christofferson, Rocky Collins, Mel Eslyn, Kris Kristensen
Genius can be both a blessing and a curse. This real-life exploration into the world of exceptional yet troubled individuals will ask the question, "How do they do it?" and through cutting-edge neuroscience attempt to find the answers. Individuals such as Temple Grandin, George Widener and Alonzo Clemens inspire the world with their unique abilities, but sometimes at the cost of their own personal happiness. Scientists will embark on a journey towards understanding the underlying brain mechanisms that can give rise to their remarkable gifts despite significant neurological dysfunction. Each episode we will meet a uniquely talented individual living with some chronic disability whose daily life can either be awe-inspiring or crippling at any given moment.
- Original title
- Ingenious Minds
- Storyline
- Genius can be both a blessing and a curse. This real-life exploration into the world of exceptional yet troubled individuals will ask the question, "How do they do it?" and through cutting-edge neuroscience attempt to find the answers. Individuals such as Temple Grandin, George Widener and Alonzo Clemens inspire the world with their unique abilities, but sometimes at the cost of their own personal happiness. Scientists will embark on a journey towards understanding the underlying brain mechanisms that can give rise to their remarkable gifts despite significant neurological dysfunction. Each episode we will meet a uniquely talented individual living with some chronic disability whose daily life can either be awe-inspiring or crippling at any given moment.
- Rating
- 8.8 / 10 · 19
- Companies
- Discovery Science Channel, Screaming Flea Productions