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A Brief History of Time
Documentary

A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME

19911h 20m7.2 TMDb

Directed by Errol Morris

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This shows physicist Stephen Hawking's life as he deals with the ALS that renders him immobile and unable to speak without the use of a computer. Hawking's friends, family, classmates, and peers are interviewed not only about his theories but the man himself.

Cast

Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking

Self

Isobel Hawking

Isobel Hawking

Self - Stephen Hawking's Mother

Janet Humphrey

Janet Humphrey

Self - Stephen Hawking's Aunt

Mary Hawking

Mary Hawking

Self - Stephen Hawking's Sister

Basil King

Basil King

Self - Childhood Friend

Derek Powney

Derek Powney

Self - Oxford Classmate

Norman Dix

Norman Dix

Robert Berman

Robert Berman

Self - Stephen Hawking's Tutor

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion5.4
Complexity7
Humor5.3
Realism8.2
Action5
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • people who enjoy learning through film

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • those looking for narrative fiction

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