Re: Awakenings (2013)
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.
Director: Bill Morrison
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: April 1, 2013
Music: Philip Glass, Andrew Sterman
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
repurposed footage
More Films by Director: Bill Morrison
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- How long is Re: Awakenings?
- Re: Awakenings has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- Where was Re: Awakenings produced?
- Re: Awakenings was produced in United States of America.