Gray Matter
“The truth cannot be buried.”
Synopsis
In the spring of 2002, filmmaker Joe Berlinger traveled to Vienna to witness the burial of the preserved brains of over 700 children killed at a Nazi "euthanasia" clinic. GRAY MATTER chronicles the filmmaker's personal journey as he searches for Dr. Heinrich Gross -- known as the "Austrian Dr. Mengele" -- who allegedly participated in these killings. Along the way Berlinger meets survivors of the clinic, as well as other remarkable individuals, who are confronting a nation that has only begun to grapple with its denial of this horrific legacy.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Joe Berlinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Berlinger, Michael Bonfiglio
- Original Title
- Gray Matter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- CBC, Cinemax Reel Life, France 2, Multimedia France Production, Third Eye Motion Picture Company, HBO, HBO Documentary Films, RadicalMedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Berlinger
Joe Berlinger, Michael Bonfiglio
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Berlinger
Director
Joe Berlinger
Writer
Michael Bonfiglio
Writer
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What is Gray Matter about?
In the spring of 2002, filmmaker Joe Berlinger traveled to Vienna to witness the burial of the preserved brains of over 700 children killed at a Nazi "euthanasia" clinic. GRAY MATTER chronicles the filmmaker's personal journey as he searches for Dr. Heinrich Gross -- known as the "Austrian Dr. Mengele" -- who allegedly participated in these killings. Along the way Berlinger meets survivors of the clinic, as well as other remarkable individuals, who are confronting a nation that has only begun to grapple with its denial of this horrific legacy.
Who directed Gray Matter?
Gray Matter was directed by Joe Berlinger.
Who stars in Gray Matter?
The principal cast of Gray Matter includes Joe Berlinger.
When was Gray Matter released and how long is it?
Gray Matter was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 59m.