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Kim Peek: The Real Life Inspiration Behind Rain Man

Kim Peek: The Real Life Inspiration Behind Rain Man

In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life of Kim Peek, the real-life inspiration for the 1988 film 'Rain Man' starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman. Despite having an IQ of 87, Kim Peek possessed incredible abilities, such as reading entire books in under an hour and effortlessly recalling vast amounts of information. Discover how Peek’s unique talents inspired screenwriter Barry Morrow to create the iconic character of Raymond in 'Rain Man.'

#Kim Peek, #Rain Man, #autistic savant, #extraordinary abilities, #Tom Cruise, #Dustin Hoffman, #Barry Morrow, #1988 film, #Raymond, #memorization


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