American Experience S14E12 — A Brilliant Madness

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American Experience•Season 14•Episode 12

A Brilliant Madness

7.6/10 · 148 votesApr 28, 200255 min

Ranked #6 of 14 in Season 14•+0.1 vs season avg

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Mathematics genius John Nash recalls his bout with schizophrenia (the subject dramatized in the Oscar-winning film "A Beautiful Mind"). Nash is joined by his wife, Alicia; son John Stier; colleagues; and author Sylvia Nasar, who wrote the book from which the movie was adapted. They

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Episode Summary

"A Brilliant Madness" is episode 12 of American Experience season 14. It scored 7.6/10 from 148 votes, ranking #6 of 14 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on April 28, 2002.

Next: E13 · Ulysses S. Grant (1): The Warrior Best of Season 14