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A Brief History of Time

A Brief History of Time

7.2(118 votes)
1991
1h 20m
Documentary

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.

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Languages

Original:en
Spoken:
English

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