Augmented
Synopsis
The personal journey of Hugh Herr, a double amputee and MIT scientist who creates brain-controlled robotic limbs. At 17, Hugh survived a near-death experience while climbing Mount Washington. Stunned by the prosthetic he was given, and realizing there was untapped potential for such devices, Hugh set out to improve the field of prosthetics. His innovative success leads to a major scientific breakthrough, a radical new way of performing amputations, and more.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Doclands Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Orr
- Screenplay & Story
- Heather MacDonald, Matthew Orr, Gideon Gil
- Original Title
- Augmented
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- NOVA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Orr
Heather MacDonald, Matthew Orr, Gideon Gil
Gideon Gil, Matthew Orr, Heather MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Gideon Gil
Producer
Matthew Orr
Producer
Matthew Orr
Director
Heather MacDonald
Writer
Heather MacDonald
Producer
Matthew Orr
Writer
Gideon Gil
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Augmented
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Augmented about?
The personal journey of Hugh Herr, a double amputee and MIT scientist who creates brain-controlled robotic limbs. At 17, Hugh survived a near-death experience while climbing Mount Washington. Stunned by the prosthetic he was given, and realizing there was untapped potential for such devices, Hugh set out to improve the field of prosthetics. His innovative success leads to a major scientific breakthrough, a radical new way of performing amputations, and more.
Who directed Augmented?
Augmented was directed by Matthew Orr.
Who stars in Augmented?
The principal cast of Augmented includes Hugh Herr, Jim Ewing, Jeffrey C. Batzer, Alison Osius, Tyler Clites.
When was Augmented released and how long is it?
Augmented was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.