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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 the fact that Stephen Hawking reached such a blessed age (he is over 70 now) is a miracle in itself. It's as if his life could have ended at any time because, with his condition, it truly could have happened. He's here and could give the world incredible ideas. Could it be fate? Or predestination? It doesn't matter, because that's not the point. What matters is that it happened. Hawking is an authorized biography narrated by Stephen Hawking himself. That's it. 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 worthwhile to learn a bit more about this man.
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