The foolish wise ones /
A century ago a French psychologist discovered that some mentally handicapped people possessed exceptional talents and called them idiot savants. In this film, three such people are portrayed, giving a fascinating glimpse into the hidden potential of the human mind. Including the commentary of two...
| Format: | Video |
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| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English. |
| Published: |
New York, NY :
Filmakers Library,
1996.
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| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) |
| Summary: | A century ago a French psychologist discovered that some mentally handicapped people possessed exceptional talents and called them idiot savants. In this film, three such people are portrayed, giving a fascinating glimpse into the hidden potential of the human mind. Including the commentary of two well-known psychologists, this film provides an astonishing look at the savant syndrome. |
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| Item Description: | Title from resource description page (viewed June 25, 2014). Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (29 min.) Originally released as DVD. |
| Playing Time: | 00:29:32 |
| Awards: | American Association on Mental Retardation, 1996 |