RE: AWAKENINGS

    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.

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    Original Title: Re: Awakenings

    Release Date: 01/04/2013

    Duration: 18 min.

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