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Einstein's Brain is a 1994 documentary directed by Kevin Hull that follows Kenji Sugimoto, a Japanese professor, as he searches for Albert Einstein's brain after its extraction in 1955. The film begins with the history of the brain's donation to the Princeton Medical Center and Sugimoto's personal reflections on Einstein's influence on his life. Sugimoto embarks on a quest to find the brain, which he learns has been misplaced, leading him to travel across the United States.
Throughout his search, Sugimoto encounters various individuals connected to the brain, including Thomas Stoltz Harvey, the last known custodian of the brain, and Evelyn Einstein, who believes she may be biologically related to Albert Einstein. The documentary culminates in Sugimoto's discovery of the brain stored in jars in Lawrence, Kansas, and his acquisition of a small sample, which he brings back to Japan. The film concludes with Sugimoto reflecting on his admiration for Einstein despite the controversies surrounding the scientist's legacy.
Why Watch
- •Follow Kenji Sugimoto's quest for Einstein's brain.
- •Meet Evelyn Einstein and her DNA connection to Albert.
- •Find out where Einstein's brain was stored for decades.
Did You Know
•Albert Einstein's brain was extracted after his death in 1955.
•Kenji Sugimoto was born in Nagasaki two years after the atomic bomb.
•Sugimoto found Einstein's brain stored in three jars in Kansas.
•Sugimoto learned that Thomas Harvey was still alive in 2006.
Perfect For
Einstein enthusiastsScience history buffsDocumentary lovers