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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.
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Burden of Genius Chronicles Trials of the First Liver...
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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.
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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Jun 6, 2018 · BURDEN OF GENIUS Official Trailer. In 1967, Dr. Thomas Starzl stunned the world with the first successful liver transplantation.
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Burden of Genius can be shown: locally at a single location. virtually to widely dispersed viewers (online) locally and virtually at the same time (hybrid) Show&Tell will facilitate virtual and hybrid screenings by making the film available via its state-of-the-art, proprietary platform.
Burden of Genius tells the incredible story of one man who tilted the scales monumentally in favor of mankind in the healthcare battle. Dr. Thomas Starzl, one of the greatest surgeons of the 20th century, saw his mother die of cancer when he was young.
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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 ...