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Flowers for Algernon

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This is the touching story of a gentle, mentally-handicapped man who faces the chance of a lifetime and the hard changes that come with it. After undergoing experimental brain surgery to increase his intelligence, Charlie (Matthew Modine, Have Dreams, Will Travel; TV's Weeds) is emboldened with his newfound genius, but finds himself questioning the value of his intellect and struggling to accept his former self.

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01:31
Flowers for Algernon

The Lobotomist (2008)

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It was hailed by the New York Times as "surgery of the soul," a groundbreaking medical procedure that promised hope to the most distressed mentally ill patients and their families. But what began as an operation of last resort was soon being performed at some fifty state asylums, often with devastating results.

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Middle
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01:00
The Lobotomist

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (Unabridged)

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National Book Award-winner Sherman Alexie delivers a captivating, semi-autobiographical account of one Spokane Indian's struggle against incredible obstacles.

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600L
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09:43
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (Unabridged)

The Incredible Human Body (2002)

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Cutting-edge medical technology and riveting, life-or-death personal dramas combine in this unprecedented, emotionally compelling exploration of THE INCREDIBLE HUMAN BODY.

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High
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01:00
The Incredible Human Body