Burden of Genius

“In 1967, Dr. Thomas Starzl stunned the world with the first successful liver transplantation. His breakthrough provoked controversy.”

20171h 28m

Documentary

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Director: Tjardus Greidanus
Release date: 2017-01-01
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: English
Budget: $600,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Laura Davis Productions

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About Burden of Genius

Burden of Genius is a 2017 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Tjardus Greidanus, starring James Redford, Larry Kramer and David Crosby. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Burden of Genius in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1967, Dr. Thomas Starzl stunned the world with the first successful liver transplantation. His breakthrough provoked controversy. Critics accused him of recklessness, even murder. Others declared it the beginning of a medical revolution. "Burden of Genius" is the story of an innovator as complex and elusive as the biological secrets he unlocked. It is also a reflection on the price of scientific progress by the man many consider the greatest surgeon of the 20th century and the father of transplantation.

Cast

James Redford

Self – Filmmaker, Liver Transplant Patient

Larry Kramer

Self – Writer/Activist/Liver Transplant Patient

David Crosby

Self – Musician, Liver Transplant Patient

David McCullough

Self – Author, Historian

Arthur Caplan

Self – Professor of Bioethics, NYU

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How long is Burden of Genius?+

Burden of Genius has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in Burden of Genius?+

Burden of Genius stars James Redford, Larry Kramer, David Crosby, David McCullough and Arthur Caplan.

When did Burden of Genius come out?+

Burden of Genius is a 2017 movie directed by Tjardus Greidanus.

What genre is Burden of Genius?+

Burden of Genius is Documentary film.

Who directed Burden of Genius?+

Burden of Genius was directed by Tjardus Greidanus.