Mentored by a Madman (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film
Released in 2017, Mentored by a Madman is a documentary film directed by Ben Crowe, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. The William Burroughs Experiment: A conversation with A.J.Lees and Mike Zandi. Hanging out with the molecules. A guide to neurology, discovery, and the Parkinson's Disease. 11th April is World Parkinson's Day and the anniversary of James Parkinson's birth. It is also 200 years since he published his essay on the shaking palsy. Watch our film about world authority on PD Professor Andrew Lees, by award winning documentary maker Ben Crowe, in which Professor Lees calls for a more creative approach to research. The film puts a spotlight on William Gowers and the process of neurology. Gowers (1845-1915) was a key figure in establishing the National Hospital as the single most important institution in the field of epilepsy in the last three decades of the nineteenth century.
Who’s in it. Mentored by a Madman stars Andrew John Lees as Professor of Neurology, Michael Zandi as Neurologist and William Gowers as Neurologist (archive footage).
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mentored by a Madman page.
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- Where can I watch Mentored by a Madman (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mentored by a Madman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Mentored by a Madman?
- Mentored by a Madman stars Andrew John Lees, Michael Zandi and William Gowers.
- When was Mentored by a Madman released?
- Mentored by a Madman was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.