The Man Who Stole Einstein's Brain

Michelle Shephard

2023•78 min.•

Canada

On April 18, 1955, the pathologist performing the autopsy on Albert Einstein covertly steals the genius's brain, hoping to uncover the secret of brilliance. His good intentions and scientific ambitions collide with harsh realities as his world crumbles.

Documentary

Cast

CA
Carolyn Abraham
Self
FEL
Frederick E. Lepore
Self
BC
Benyamin Cohen
Self
RS
Robert Schulmann
Self
Albert Einstein
Self (archive footage)
Steven Levy
Self
Johnny Carson
Self (archive footage)

Crew

MS
Michelle Shephard
Directing
BH
Bryn Hughes
Production
CA
Carolyn Abraham
Production
Nick Hector
Editing
CA
Carolyn Abraham
Production
BH
Bryn Hughes
Production
MS
Michelle Shephard
Production
CA
Carolyn Abraham
Writing
MS
Michelle Shephard
Writing
CB
Christian Bielz
Camera
DW
David Wall
Sound
DD
David Draper
Sound
MB
Michael Bonini
Sound