Hawking

Name: Hawking
Genre: Documentary
Released: September 13, 2013
Duration: 94 min

2013

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Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) | Release Date: September 13, 2013 | Not Rated

Summary: Hawking is the extraordinary story of the planet's most famous living scientist, told for the first time in his own words and by those closest to him. Made with unique access to Hawking's private life, this is an intimate and moving journey into Stephen's world, both past and present. An inspirational portrait of an iconic figure, HawkingHawking is the extraordinary story of the planet's most famous living scientist, told for the first time in his own words and by those closest to him. Made with unique access to Hawking's private life, this is an intimate and moving journey into Stephen's world, both past and present. An inspirational portrait of an iconic figure, Hawking relates his incredible personal journey from boyhood under-achiever, to PhD genius, to being diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease and given just two years to live. Despite the constant threat of death, Hawking manages to make many remarkable scientific discoveries and rises to fame and super-stardom.… Expand

Director: Stephen Finnigan

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 94 min

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Chris Packham

Sep 10, 2013

Finnigan wisely seizes on the gentle strength and charisma of Hawking's first wife, Jane Wilde. She imprints on the film as fully as her former husband. Read full review

David DeWitt

Sep 12, 2013

Mr. Hawking — no shy and retiring genius, he — has star quality that he lets shine, whatever the limitations of its packaging. Read full review

Annlee Ellingson

Sep 12, 2013

What Hawking does do well is open a window onto how his mind works and the passions that ignite his soul. Read full review

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reellm

Dec 15, 2014

4/5★ Hawking
He is the most celebrated scientist of our time, and will be mentioned in the same breath as Newton and Einstein, but he remains a optimistic, modest and hardworking man. He did not allow a crippling disease stop his work and has lived decades past what doctors said he could.4/5★ Hawking
He is the most celebrated scientist of our time, and will be mentioned in the same breath as Newton and Einstein, but he remains a optimistic, modest and hardworking man. He did not allow a crippling disease stop his work and has lived decades past what doctors said he could.
Hawking cannot speak and must use an electronic speaking voice to convey his thoughts, but his good humor and passion comes through the robotic voice. The film is a little too brief yet informative and touches on the important points of his life and career. There is no self-pity, just an enthusiasm for life and all its mysteries.
Verdict: Must see.… Expand

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