If you haven't already seen it Andy, may I suggest you get a copy of the film "Awakenings". It's based on one of Oliver Sack's amazing real life events in The Bronx in the 1960's - as described in his book of the same name.
I saw that movie several years ago, and enjoyed it a lot. Amazing stuff! I saw it with my mother and we both had a happy cry when the patients started waking up...
Oliver Sacks Denounced that film and had his name removed from it. It is over-sentimentalized and factually inaccurate. Read the book instead If You care about the truth.
Not intended to disrespect you BR, I appreciate Your posting this lecture.
More fascinating material, Kev... And there are two more parts? Bring 'em on!
fehquig 4 years ago
If you haven't already seen it Andy, may I suggest you get a copy of the film "Awakenings". It's based on one of Oliver Sack's amazing real life events in The Bronx in the 1960's - as described in his book of the same name.
Glad you're enjoying these mate!
BeardyRebel 4 years ago
I saw that movie several years ago, and enjoyed it a lot. Amazing stuff! I saw it with my mother and we both had a happy cry when the patients started waking up...
fehquig 4 years ago
It is quite astonishing isn't it?
Oh, and by the way, he's lecturing tonight (29/11/07) at McGill University in Montreal. If you can get yourself there in time? ... LOL
BeardyRebel 4 years ago
I'll be working tonight, and packing in the morning because tomorrow we fly to Florida.
Hey, if he lectures at McGill, maybe his tour will bring him to UVIC (University of Victoria)
which is the sister school to McGill and ten minutes drive from my doorstep!
fehquig 4 years ago
LOL ... would be good!
Have a GREAT time in Florida Andy! Look forward to the videos that our bound to be forthcoming after your safe return to Victoria - Kev
BeardyRebel 4 years ago
Oliver Sacks Denounced that film and had his name removed from it. It is over-sentimentalized and factually inaccurate. Read the book instead If You care about the truth.
Not intended to disrespect you BR, I appreciate Your posting this lecture.
benjibux 2 years ago