The Man Who Stole Einstein's Brain

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The Man Who Stole Einstein's Brain (2023)

Directed by Michelle Shephard

“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.”

Documentary · 1h 18m

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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Cast

C
Carolyn Abraham Self
F
Frederick E. Lepore Self
B
Benyamin Cohen Self
R
Robert Schulmann Self Albert Einstein Self (archive footage) Steven Levy Self Johnny Carson Self (archive footage)

Crew

Director
Michelle Shephard
Writer
Michelle Shephard, Carolyn Abraham
Director of Photography
Christian Bielz
Original Music Composer
David Wall
Editor
Nick Hector
Producer
Bryn Hughes, Carolyn Abraham

Details

Release date
2023-05-03
Runtime
1h 18m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
Canada