Uncommon Genius
Brief Synopsis
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In 1988, the film "Rainman" introduced audiences to a condition known as Autistic-Savant syndrome. Those who suffer from autism lack the ability to socialize or communicate effectively and often can't perform simple tasks. But within this handicapped population there exists a rare few who also demon
Cast & Crew
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Peter Demeo
Narrator
Alonzo Clemons
Robyn Young
George Finn
Tony De Blois
Claire Absolum
Production Assistant
Film Details
Also Known As
Real Rainmen, The
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2001
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
In 1988, the film "Rainman" introduced audiences to a condition known as Autistic-Savant syndrome. Those who suffer from autism lack the ability to socialize or communicate effectively and often can't perform simple tasks. But within this handicapped population there exists a rare few who also demonstrate Savant syndrome, in which a person is capable of incredible feats of mind. Calculation, memory and musical talents are the most common abilities in this group. The program introduces several men who demonstrate Autistic-Savant syndrome, and introduces scientists researching the phenomenon.
Crew
Claire Absolum
Production Assistant
Peter Best
Music
Richard E Campbell
Executive Producer
Anne Chivas
Production Manager
Paul Costello
Camera
Trish Dixon
Colorist
Guenter Ericoli
Sound
Ronald J Foley
Camera
Elolse Keary
Production Assistant
Jason Lau
Graphic Designer
Alexandra Middendorf
Executive Producer
Scott Nielsen
Video Post-Production
Nick Price
Researcher
Jeune Pritchard
Editor
Bill Russo
Editor
Theodore R Smith Jr
Producer
Kimberly Sproul
Production Manager
Ryan Spyker
Production Assistant
Ian Warburton
Camera
Bylan Watson
Writer
Duncan White
Video Post-Production
Film Details
Also Known As
Real Rainmen, The
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2001
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
