A man wakes up on a subway train in Coney Island in 2003 with complete amnesia, unable to recall his identity or past.
“Imagine if your entire memory were suddenly wiped away.”
Synopsis
A man wakes up on a subway train in Coney Island in 2003 with complete amnesia, unable to recall his identity or past.
Synopsis
Doug Bruce wakes up on a subway train in Coney Island in 2003, unable to remember who he is. As he tries to piece together his identity, friends and family react to his sudden amnesia. Medical experts discuss Bruce's condition, believed to be retrograde amnesia. Directed by Rupert Murray, "Unknown White Male" premiered at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival and raises doubts about the authenticity of Bruce's story.
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Why Watch
- Meet Doug Bruce and learn about his amnesia.
- See expert opinions on retrograde amnesia.
- Follow the controversy surrounding Bruce's claims.
Did You Know
- Doug Bruce woke up on a subway train in Coney Island in 2003.
- The film was nominated for a British Independent Film Award in 2005.
- Medical experts claim total retrograde amnesia has no medical precedent.
- Roger Ebert initially found the documentary 'faintly fishy' but later supported its truthfulness.
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What condition did Doug Bruce suffer from?
Doug Bruce suffered from retrograde amnesia, a form of amnesia where the sufferer cannot recall events from before the onset.
Where did Doug Bruce wake up after his amnesia?
Doug Bruce woke up on a subway train in Coney Island in 2003.
What awards was Unknown White Male nominated for?
Unknown White Male was nominated for a British Independent Film Award, a Grierson, and a Directors Guild of America award.
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