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Burden of Genius captures the remarkable story of Dr. Thomas Starzl, the "father of organ transplantation." Taking what was once considered science fiction, he overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles to make transplantation an everyday miracle which has saved countless lives.
- The Film
Burden of Genius is Laura’s latest film with director...
- The Film
Burden of Genius: Directed by Tjardus Greidanus. With Kareem Abu-Elmagd, Thomas Burke, Ronald Busuttil, Arthur Caplan. In 1967, Dr. Thomas Starzl stunned the world with the first successful liver transplantation. His breakthrough provoked controversy.
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- Documentary
- Tjardus Greidanus
- 2017
In 1967, Dr. Thomas Starzl stunned the world with the first successful liver transplantation. "Burden of Genius" is the story of an innovator as complex and elusive as the biological secrets he...
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- Burden of Genius film
Burden of Genius is Laura’s latest film with director Tjardus Greidanus. It is their follow-up to the CINE Golden Eagle-winning A Shot to Save the World about the creation of the Salk polio vaccine.
Summaries. 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 ...
Jan 1, 2017 · Overview. 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.
A medical documentary may not be the first choice for everyone. But director Tjardus Greidanus' "Burden of Genius" extends beyond medicine; it taps into the human drive to excel, to do what...
