The Professor and the Madman plot
"The incredible true story that defined our world."
'The Professor and the Madman' tells the story of the creation of the OED, better known as the Oxford English Dictionary. In 1857, Professor James Murray begins the composition of the OED and, as chairman of the committee, tries to reach as many people as possible who can contribute to the ambitious project. One of those people, William Chester Minor, makes more than 10,000 contributions, after which the committee wants to honor the man for his work. However, Murray finds out that William is now locked up in a mental asylum after committing a murder.