At age 21, Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, yet he continued to make significant contributions to theoretical physics.
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At age 21, Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, yet he continued to make significant contributions to theoretical physics.
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Stephen Hawking narrated his life story using a computerized voice. The film features interviews with family members and colleagues, including Jane Wilde Hawking, Kip Thorne, and Buzz Aldrin. It covers Hawking's time at University College, Oxford, his diagnosis with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at 21, and his influential work on black holes. Despite his physical limitations, he became a prominent scientist, inspiring many with his contributions to cosmology. The documentary spans 86 minutes and was directed by Stephen Finnigan.
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Why Watch
- Meet Stephen Hawking through his own voice.
- See insights from Kip Thorne and Buzz Aldrin.
- Find out about Hawking's love life with Jane Wilde.
Did You Know
- The film features interviews with 10 notable individuals, including Kip Thorne and Buzz Aldrin.
- Stephen Hawking narrates the film using his Equalizer computerized voice.
- The documentary has a runtime of 86 minutes.
- The film was directed by Stephen Finnigan and released in 2013.
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Who directed the 2013 documentary Hawking?
The documentary Hawking was directed by Stephen Finnigan.
What is the runtime of the documentary Hawking?
The runtime of the documentary is 86 minutes.
Which notable figures are featured in interviews in the documentary Hawking?
Interviews include Jane Wilde Hawking, Kip Thorne, Benedict Cumberbatch, Buzz Aldrin, and Richard Branson.
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