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Flash of Genius

2008, Movie, 1h 59min

In this David vs. Goliath drama based on a true story, college professor Robert Kearns goes up against the giants of the auto industry when they fail to give him credit for inventing intermittent windshield wipers. Kearns doggedly pursues recognition for his invention, as well as the much-deserved financial rewards for the sake of his wife and six kids.

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Reviews

Critic Phil De Semlyen

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Superb performances from the leads and charming period detail makes this engaging and watchable.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Roger Ebert

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...tells this story in faithful and often moving detail. If it has a handicap, it's that Kearns was not a colorful character, more of a very stubborn man with tunnel vision.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Frequently asked questions

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"Flash of Genius" tells the true story of Robert Kearns, a college professor who invented intermittent windshield wipers in the 1960s. Despite his efforts to bring the innovation to the auto industry, Kearns was met with rejection and eventually took on Detroit's giants in a battle for recognition and compensation for his work. Experience the inspiring journey of one man's fight for justice and the realization that even the smallest ideas can change the world.

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You can stream Flash of Genius on: Apple TV

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