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A documentary profile of the world-renowned physicist and cosmologist. Choosing to tell his story in his own words, Hawking allows director Stephen Finnigan unprecedented access to his private life, resulting in an intimate portrait of how, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease when he was 21-years-old and given two years to live, he battled against the odds to become pre-eminent in his chosen field. Documenting Hawking's journey through the major milestones in his life, from his early academic failures, the demands of his disability, his marriages and his eventual superstardom, the film also features dramatic reconstructions and testimonies from those who have known and worked with him during his life. (4DVD)
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I think that the fact that Stephen Hawking has reached such a blessed age (he's already over 70 years old) is a miracle. It's as if his life could have ended at any time because of his illness. He is here and has been able to give the world incredible ideas. Is it fate? Or predestination? It doesn't matter, because it doesn't really come down to that. What's important is that it happened. "Hawking" is an authorized biography told by Stephen Hawking himself. Nothing more. There are moments here that may not be beautiful for everyone, but they are part of his life. It's not a great documentary, but I think it's worth learning a little more about this person.
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