Wild Genius

Wild Genius is a documentary that examines the life and professional achievements of evolutionary biologist Robert Trivers. The film explores his scientific career alongside the mental health struggles he faced. Trivers, who was recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the most significant scientists of the 20th century, appears as himself throughout the production.

The film was directed by Susan Kucera and written by Bruce Hood. This project represents the first film in Kucera's directorial timeline, preceding her 2026 work, In the Company of Wolves: An American Journey. Produced in the United States by Rangeland Productions, the documentary has a runtime of 72 minutes. It was released on September 20, 2024.