The Professor and the Madman (2019)
The Professor and the Madman is a historical drama based on the true story of the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary. It tells the tale of Professor James Murray, played by Mel Gibson, who leads the ambitious project, and Dr. William Chester Minor, portrayed by Sean Penn, a brilliant yet troubled man. As Minor, a patient in a mental asylum, contributes to the dictionary’s work, their unconventional partnership faces numerous challenges. This emotional and compelling story highlights themes of intellectual pursuit, mental illness, and human connection in the face of adversity.
