Re: Awakenings
Synopsis
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.
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Morrison
- Original Score
- Philip Glass, Andrew Sterman
- Original Title
- Re: Awakenings
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Morrison
Philip Glass, Andrew Sterman
Lawrence Weschler
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Morrison
Director
Lawrence Weschler
Producer
Philip Glass
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Re: Awakenings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Re: Awakenings
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What is Re: Awakenings about?
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.
Who directed Re: Awakenings?
Re: Awakenings was directed by Bill Morrison.
Who stars in Re: Awakenings?
The principal cast of Re: Awakenings includes Not specified.
When was Re: Awakenings released and how long is it?
Re: Awakenings was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Re: Awakenings?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Re: Awakenings was composed by Philip Glass, Andrew Sterman.