Movie

Re: Awakenings

Original Super 8 footage shot by Dr. Oliver Sacks of his patients at Beth Abraham Hospital, Bronx, NY, who were administered the drug L-Dopa in the summer of 1969 and “awakened” after decades of inactivity is featured in this cine-poem that combines archival footage with a score for solo saxophone composed by Philip Glass.

Music

Philip Glass

Director

Bill Morrison

Status

Released

Release date

01/04/2013

Original language

English