Name: The Man Who Stole Einstein's Brain
Genre: Factual

May not be suitable for younger viewers. Contains images and discussion of medical procedures, and scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

On April 18 1955, the pathologist performing the autopsy on Albert Einstein steals the dead scientists' brain hoping it will reveal the source of genius and make him a star. Instead his life unravels.

The Man Who Stole Einstein's Brain

Factual

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The Man Who Stole Einstein's Brain tells the little-known and bizarre story of Dr. Thomas Stoltz Harvey.

The pathologist performing the autopsy on Albert Einstein stole the dead scientist's brain

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