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Content: The personal journey of Hugh Herr, a double amputee and MIT scientist who creates brain-controlled robotic limbs. At 17, Hugh survived a near-death experience while climbing Mount Washington. Stunned by the prosthetic he was given, and realizing there was untapped potential for such devices, Hugh set out to improve the field of prosthetics. His innovative success leads to a major scientific breakthrough, a radical new way of performing amputations, and more.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

81 minutes

Year:

2020

Directors:

Matthew Orr

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Production companies:

NOVA

Actors:

Self

Self - Hugh's Friend and Climbing Partner

Self - Hugh's Former Climbing Partner

Self - Author "Second Ascent: The Story of Hugh Herr"

Self - Ph.D. Candidate, MIT Media labs

Crews:

Writer

Producer

Writer

Director

Writer