Awakenings
(DVD) 

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Contributors
Zaillian, Steven, screenwriter.
Parkes, Walter F., film producer.
Lasker, Lawrence, film producer.
Marshall, Penny, film director.
De Niro, Robert, actor.
Published
Chatsworth, CA : Distributed by Image Entertainment, 1990, p1997.
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. 
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Subjects

LC Subjects
Biographical films.
Dopa -- Therapeutic use -- Case studies -- Drama.
Epidemic encephalitis -- Complications -- Case studies -- Drama.
Fathers and daughters -- United States -- Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Medical films (Motion pictures)
Physician and patient -- United States -- Drama.
Postencephalitic Parkinson's disease -- Case studies -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

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Published
Chatsworth, CA : Distributed by Image Entertainment, 1990, p1997.
Format
DVD
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Language
English
UPC
014381681925

Notes

General Note
Based on the book: Awakenings / by Oliver Sacks.
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1990.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Miroslav Ondricek ; editors, Jerry Greenberg, Battle Davis ; music, Randy Newman.
Participants/Performers
Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard, Julie Kavner, Penelope Ann Miller, Ruth Nelson, Max Von Sydow, Anne Meara, Dexter Gordon, George Martin, Alice Drummond.
Description
Dr. Malcolm Sayer (Robin Williams) is a shy research physician who uses an experimental drug to "awaken" the catatonic victims of a rare disease. The awakening of the first patient proves a rebirth for the doctor, too, as the patient reveals life's simple but sweet pleasures to the introverted doctor. Encouraged by Leonard's stunning recovery, Sayer administers the drug to other patients.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13.
Target Audience
Closed-captioned.
System Details
DVD, region 1; NTSC; Dolby surround stereo.; widescreen presentation (aspect ratio 1.85:1).
Language
Dialogue in English with optional soundtracks in French and Spanish and optional subtitles in Spanish; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Zaillian, S., Parkes, W. F., Lasker, L., Marshall, P., De Niro, R., Williams, R., Heard, J., Kavner, J., Miller, P. A., Nelson, R., Sydow, M. v., Meara, A., Gordon, D., Martin, G., Drummond, A., Ondříček, M., Newman, R., Greenberg, G. B., Davis, B., & Sacks, O. W. (19901997). Awakenings (Widescreen ed.). Distributed by Image Entertainment.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Steven, Zaillian et al.. 19901997. Awakenings. Chatsworth, CA: Distributed by Image Entertainment.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Steven, Zaillian et al.. Awakenings Chatsworth, CA: Distributed by Image Entertainment, 19901997.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Zaillian, S., Parkes, W. F., Lasker, L., Marshall, P., De Niro, R., Williams, R. and Heard, J. et al (n.d.). Awakenings. Widescreen ed. Chatsworth, CA: Distributed by Image Entertainment.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Zaillian, Steven,, et al. Awakenings Widescreen ed., Distributed by Image Entertainment, 19901997.

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