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Dec 27, 1991 · A Brief History of Time: Directed by Errol Morris. With Isobel Hawking, Stephen Hawking, Janet Humphrey, Mary Hawking. A film about the life and work of the cosmologist, Stephen Hawking, who despite his near total paralysis, was one of the great minds of all time.
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- Documentary, Biography
- Errol Morris
- 1991-12-27
A Brief History of Time is a 1991 biographical documentary film about the physicist Stephen Hawking, directed by Errol Morris. [2] The title derives from Hawking's bestselling 1988 book A Brief History of Time, but, whereas the book is solely an explanation of cosmology, the film is also a biography of Hawking, featuring interviews with some of ...
- $2.3 million
- Philip Glass
- Stephen Hawking
- David Hickman
Contents. In A Brief History of Time, Stephen Hawking explains a range of subjects in cosmology, including the Big Bang, black holes and light cones, to the non-specialist reader. His main goal is to give an overview of the subject, but he also attempts to explain some complex mathematics.
- Stephen William Hawking
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- 1988
- 1988
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Rated: 8/10 • Mar 19, 2014. In part an adaptation of cosmologist Stephen Hawking's popular book about his theories of the universe, this documentary also shows Hawking's daily life as he deals ...
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- Errol Morris
- G
- National Broadcasting Company
Aug 28, 1992 · A documentary film about Stephen Hawking's life and theories, directed by Errol Morris. Ebert praises Hawking's genius and Morris' style, but criticizes the film for not exploring enough of his ideas or his personal struggles.
Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. This shows Hawking's daily life as he deals with the ALS that renders him virtually immobile and unable to speak without the use of computer. Hawking's friends, family, former classmates and peers are interviewed about not only his theories but the man himself. Cast & Crew. Read More.
A Brief History of Time. Errol Morris turns his camera on one of the most fascinating men in the world: the pioneering astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, afflicted by a debilitating motor neuron disease that has left him without a voice or the use of his limbs.
