American Genius

American Genius

NR Limited Series 2015 · 8 eps · ★ 6.4 · Documentary

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Behind every great genius was a great rival - an unstoppable adversary whose incredible vision, determination, and ambition is their match. Out of their struggles came the world's most brilliant inventions, the spoils of the heated battle between competitors.

Directed by Richard Lopez · Written by Jim Rapsas

Network: National Geographic

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