Secret Life of the Brain, The - The Child's Brain: Syllable From Sound (2002)

Synopsis: Using subjects who do not possess the accelerated development of the human brain, this PBS series studies the intracacies of the brain using radical new theories by experienced scientific... Using subjects who do not possess the accelerated development of the human brain, this PBS series studies the intracacies of the brain using radical new theories by experienced scientific professionals. This episode follows Michael, whose ability to learn was severely hampered by a diseased left hemisphere. The left hemisphere of Michael's brain was eventually removed, leaving the right hemipshere to compensate. Amazingly, this surgery has changed Michael's learning capacity. Originally aired on PBS. [More]

Director: David Grubin

Director: David Grubin