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A Brief History of Time

Where:

England

When:

The 1950s The 1960s The 1970s The 1980s The 1990s The 1940s

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.

Released in 1991 — 80 minutes

Genre:

Documentary

Language:

English