A Brief History of Time

Overview

This shows physicist Stephen Hawking's life as he deals with the ALS that renders him immobile and unable to speak without the use of a computer. Hawking's friends, family, classmates, and peers are interviewed not only about his theories but the man himself.

Cast

Stephen Hawking

Self

I

Isobel Hawking

Self - Stephen Hawking's Mother

J

Janet Humphrey

Self - Stephen Hawking's Aunt

M

Mary Hawking

Self - Stephen Hawking's Sister

B

Basil King

Self - Childhood Friend

D

Derek Powney

Self - Oxford Classmate

N

Norman Dix

R

Robert Berman

Self - Stephen Hawking's Tutor

G

Gordon Berry

Roger Penrose

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