Genius Einstein: Chapter Eight (Season 1, Episode 8)
TV-14
TV Episode | 50 min | Biography, Drama, History

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Genius

Einstein: Chapter Eight (Season 1, Episode 8)

TV-14

TV Episode | 50 min | Biography, Drama, History

Einstein and his wife Elsa attempt to flee Germany after the rise of the Nazis, but they face unexpected roadblocks.

Showrunner

Suzan-Lori Parks

Director

Kenneth Biller (as Ken Biller)

Writers

Angelina Burnett (written by) | Francesca Butler (written by) | Walter Isaacson (based on the book "Einstein: His Life and Universe" by) | Noah Pink (developed for television by) | Kenneth Biller (developed for television by) (as Ken Biller)

Producers

William M. Connor | Suzan-Lori Parks | Robert M. Williams Jr.

Cinematographer

Mathias Herndl

Editor

James D. Wilcox (as James Wilcox)

Casting Director

Rose Wicksteed

Production Designer

Matt Gant

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Edit Released

Updated Jun 11, 2017

Release date

Jun 13, 2017 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 13 wins & 75 nominations

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35 cast members

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