A Brief History of Time

Original title: A Brief History of Time

80 minutes • 1991 • 7.2 Score

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.

Errol Morris

Director

Documentary

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