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It seems there’s some confusion: Infinite Potential: The Life and Times of David Bohm (1996) is actually a biography by F. David Peat, rather than a documentary of that title (though the 2020 film Infinite Potential: The Life & Ideas of David Bohm shares much of the same spirit). Here’s a thorough overview of the biography:

📚 Overview of the Book

• Author: F. David Peat, a fellow physicist and longtime collaborator with Bohm—uniquely positioned to capture his story  .
• Published: Hardcover in October 1996 (Addison‑Wesley), followed by a paperback edition in November 1997  .
• Length: Approximately 360 pages.

👤 Highlights of David Bohm’s Life (as depicted in the biography)

• Bohm was a brilliant theoretical physicist known for his conflict with McCarthyism, which led him to give up his U.S. citizenship and live in exile—principled and steadfast during dark political times .
• He developed the notion of “hidden variables” and the groundbreaking concept of the “implicate order,” arguing that quantum mechanics might point to a deeper, interconnected reality unseen by standard interpretations  .
• He had a deep and lasting friendship with Albert Einstein, who reportedly considered him a kind of intellectual heir  .
• His spiritual and philosophical journey included long dialogues with Jiddu Krishnamurti, exploring consciousness, thought, and the nature of the self—and significantly shaping Bohm’s holistic worldview .

🧠 Why the Biographer (Peat) Is Well‑Placed to Write This

• Peat combines firsthand familiarity with Bohm’s scientific work alongside nuanced understanding of the philosophical and spiritual dimensions Bohm pursued throughout his life  .
• The biography skillfully balances personal story (family, exile, exile, friendships) with intellectual depth, including accessible explanations of Bohm’s more abstract theories like the implicate order and hidden variables  .
• Peat also highlights Bohm’s resilience under oppression during the McCarthy era and how this shaped his life’s trajectory in science and thought  .

🤔 Reception & Why It Matters

• Hailed as the first full biography of Bohm, it brings to light the personal and professional journey of one of the 20th century’s most original thinkers  .
• Funky, mixed life of a physicist exploring philosophy, consciousness, language, and social wholeness—many reviewers emphasize how Peat makes Bohm’s inner quests as important as his outer work  .
• Although long out of print in some regions, it’s still cited in discussions about Bohm’s influence on modern consciousness studies.

🧾 Quick Table Summary

Feature	Description
Full Title	Infinite Potential: The Life and Times of David Bohm
Author	F. David Peat
Publication Year	1996 (hardcover); 1997 (paperback)
Core Themes	Bohm’s science (quantum theory, hidden variables), exile, philosophy, Krishnamurti dialogues
Why Read It	First authoritative bio; deep yet accessible story of a scientist‑philosopher
Readers Might Also	Check out the 2020 film Infinite Potential: The Life & Ideas of David Bohm for a visual complement to Peat’s narrative

Would you like further details—for example, on Peat’s portrayal of Bohm’s exile in Brazil or his collaboration with Krishnamurti? Or perhaps pointers to where it’s available online (library, used copies, digital editions)? Just let me know!