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   Awakenings is a 1990 American drama film based on the 1973 non-fiction book of the same name. Directed by Penny Marshall, it was written for the screen by Steven Zaillian, who based his screenplay on Oliver Sacks's 1973 memoir of the same name.

   • Budget: $29 million
   • Music by: Randy Newman

   • Release date: December 20, 1990 (United States)

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     Scene from Awakenings: The patient, Leonard, 'awakens' from Encephalitis Lethargica

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3. screenrant.com › awakenings-movie-true-story-drAwakenings True Story: Real Life Doctor & Drug Experiments ...

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   Dec 14, 2023 · According to an article by AP News back in 1991, De Niro's character, Leonard Lowe, is a real person based on a real patient of Sacks, described as “ an exceptionally well-read man, freely quoting philosophers and writing insightful book reviews.

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4. www.timesmojo.com › what-happened-to-the-realWhat Happened To The Real Leonard From Awakenings?

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   Jul 7, 2022 · “Awakenings” is based on the true story of Dr. Oliver Sacks, whose 1973 book depicts his drug experiments with L-Dopa (which stimulates the body’s production of dopamine), which he undertook in the late ’60s with survivors of a 1920s sleeping sickness epidemic. What was wrong with patients in Awakenings?

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   Who is Oliver Sacks?

   • Oliver Sacks: His Own Life explores the riveting and profoundly moving life and work of this unique figure—an old-fashioned polymath and natural historian of the 19th century sort who redefined our 21st century understanding of brain and mind. Stream the Oliver Sacks documentary now!

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   How did Robin Williams and Oliver Sacks become friends?

   • Robin Williams and Oliver Sacks became close friends during the making of Awakenings, with Williams citing his role as Dr. Sayer as his favorite and expressing admiration for Sacks as a teacher and writer.

   Awakenings True Story: Real Life Doctor & Drug Experiments Explained

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   Who is Leonard Lowe in 'Awakenings' by Penny Marshall?

   • Penny Marshall’s drama Awakenings (1990) centres on Dr Malcolm Sayer (Robin Williams) and his patient Leonard Lowe (Robert De Niro). In the film, Sayer uses a drug designed to treat Parkinson’s Disease to awaken catatonic patients in a Bronx hospital. The most dramatic and excellent results are found in Leonard.

   Awakenings (1990): A True Tale of Hope, Parkinson's, and Miracles

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   Who supported sacks's work?

   • Sacks’s work, which was supported by the Guggenheim Foundation and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, regularly appeared in the New Yorker and the New York Review of Books, as well as various medical journals.

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6. parkynow.com › awakenings-a-true-storyAwakenings (1990): A True Tale of Hope, Parkinson's, and Miracles

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   Jan 25, 2024 · Yes, “Awakenings” is indeed based on a true story. It draws inspiration from the real-life experiences of neurologist Oliver Sacks, as documented in his 1973 memoir. In this groundbreaking account, Sacks details his use of L-DOPA to awaken patients suffering from post-encephalitic syndrome.

7. medium.com › the-outtake › awakenings-in-real-lifeAwakenings: In Real Life - Medium

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   Sep 25, 2015 · B ased on the true story of Dr. Oliver Sacks, Penny Marshall’s drama Awakenings (1990) centers on Dr. Malcolm Sayer (Robin Williams) and his patient Leonard Lowe (Robert De Niro). In the...

8. www.oliversacks.com › about-oliver-sacksOliver Sacks Author | Biography, Life and Books by Neurologist

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   Author & Neurologist. Oliver Sacks, M.D,. FRCP, was a physician, a best-selling author, and a professor of neurology at the NYU School of Medicine. The New York Times has referred to him as “the poet laureate of medicine.”

9. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › awakenings-1990Awakenings movie review & film summary (1990) | Roger Ebert

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   Dec 20, 1990 · Robert De Niro as Leonard Lowe. Robin Williams as Dr. Malcolm Sayer. Julie Kavner as Eleanor Costello. Ruth Nelson as Mrs. Lowe. John Heard as Dr. Kaufman. Penelope Ann Miller as Paula . Alice Drummond as Lucy. Directed by Penny Marshall; Writer (book) Oliver Sacks; Writer Steven Zaillian; Cinematographer Miroslav Ondricek; Editor Battle Davis ...

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