A Brief History of Time (1991)

10/01/1991 (JP) • Documentary • 1h 20m

Overview

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.

A Brief History of Time (1991)

10/01/1991 (JP) • 1h 20m

Documentary

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Stephen Hawking

Self

Self - Stephen Hawking's Mother

Self - Stephen Hawking's Aunt

Self - Stephen Hawking's Sister

Self - Childhood Friend

Self - Oxford Classmate

Self - Stephen Hawking's Tutor

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$2,279,692.00

Keywords

based on novel or book

physics

biography

time

black hole

universe

cosmology

oxford university

motor neuron disease

als

cambridge university

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