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A Brief History of Time

Documentary
7.2·1991·1h 20m

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. Hawk...

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Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking

Self

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Isobel Hawking

Self - Stephen Hawking's Mother

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Janet Humphrey

Self - Stephen Hawking's Aunt

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Mary Hawking

Self - Stephen Hawking's Sister

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Basil King

Self - Childhood Friend

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Derek Powney

Self - Oxford Classmate

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Norman Dix

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Robert Berman

Self - Stephen Hawking's Tutor

DIRECTOR

Errol Morris

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.