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American Genius

American Genius

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Behind every great genius was a great rival - an unstoppable adversary whose incredible vision, determination, and ambition is their match. Out of their struggles came the world's most brilliant inventions, the spoils of the heated battle between competitors.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

6.4/10

Release Date

08 December 2025

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jeff Wilburn

Jeff Wilburn

Narrator (voice)

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