Burden of Genius

In 1967, Dr. Thomas Starzl stunned the world with the first successful liver transplantation.

His breakthrough provoked controversy.

Dr. Starzl rushes from a plane carrying a liver in a cooler.

Critics accused him of recklessness, even murder.

Others declared it the beginning of a revolution.

Watch the Trailer

Upcoming Screenings

June 04, 2019

7:30

American Transplant Congress

Boston, Massachusetts

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From the Blog

Back by popular demand!

April 28, 2019

Relive the start of of a medical revolution when “Burden of Genius” returns to the Carnegie Science Center’s Rangos Giant Cinema for two shows on Sunday, May 19. The film sold out its opening weekend in April, so buy your tickets early!