"He believes it will solve the mystery of genius. He thinks it will make him a scientific star. But the decision will haunt the rest of his life."
On April 18, 1955, the pathologist performing the autopsy on Albert Einstein covertly steals the genius's brain, hoping to uncover the secret of brilliance. His good intentions and scientific ambitions collide with harsh realities as his world crumbles.
Carolyn Abraham
Self
Frederick E. Lepore
Self
Benyamin Cohen
Self
Robert Schulmann
Self
Albert Einstein
Self (archive footage)
Steven Levy
Self
Johnny Carson
Self (archive footage)
On April 18, 1955, the pathologist performing the autopsy on Albert Einstein covertly steals the genius's brain, hoping to uncover the secret of brilliance. His good intentions and scientific ambitions collide with harsh realities as his world crumbles.
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