The Appropriate Genius

The Appropriate Genius - Trailer

Jock and a small team of experts will create and implement a series of simple technologies that are appropriate for sustainable development in the poorest regions of the world. The Appropriate Genius captures the excitement of this self-effacing and charismatic man whose mission is to introduce the developing world to technologies that will make them productive without a dependency on modern electric grids, fossil fuels or outside economic sources.

The Appropriate Genius: Production Reel

Footage from the feature documentary

Big Impact Small Tech.

Amy Smith, senior lecturer at MIT and MacAuthor Genius Grant recipient talks about the need for appropriate technology.

Big Need For Small Tech.

Amy Smith, senior lecturer at MIT and MacAuthor Genius Grant recipient talks about the need for appropriate technology.

Meeting the Villagers

One of the best parts about Uganda is the people. They're always friendly and never camera shy.

The Business of Building Shellers in Uganda

Jock has returned to Uganda to set up a production faculty to build the universal nut sheller.

Director Rob Hill Arrives in Uganda

The documentary crew arrives in Uganda and travels to meet up the Jock Brandis and the Full Belly team.

Full Belly Progress @ The U.N.

The Full Belly Process @ the U.N.

Jeff talks about how the Full Belly Project's philosophy and process leads to economic development.

The Full Belly Philosophy @ the U.N.

Jeff talks about speaking at the United Nations.