· United States of America · 2013 · 18m

Re: Awakenings

Director

Cast

Crew

Philip Glass — Original Music Composer Lawrence Weschler — Producer

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.

Mood & Themes

repurposed footage

Key Collaborators

Bill Morrison Director Philip Glass Original Music Composer Lawrence Weschler Producer

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