A Brief History of Time (film)
Errol Morris' "A Brief History of Time" (1991) is a biographical documentary exploring the life and work of renowned physicist Stephen Hawking. While named after Hawking's bestselling book, the film intertwines scientific explanations of cosmology with Hawking's personal journey, including interviews with his family and colleagues.
Morris' unique directing style blends stylized interviews, graphic illustrations, and Philip Glass' music to present theoretical physics and cosmology in an accessible way. Despite Hawking's reluctance to share details of his personal life, Morris adeptly connects Hawking's ideas with his own life experiences, exploring his struggles with ALS and his unwavering pursuit of knowledge. The film offers a comprehensive understanding of Hawking's brilliance as a scientist and his resilience as a human being.