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    awakening
    /əˈweɪk(ə)nɪŋ/

    noun

    • 1. an act of waking from sleep: formal "since my awakening I had realized it was a very special day"
    • 2. an act or moment of becoming suddenly aware of something: "the war came as a rude awakening to the hardships of life"

    adjective

    • 1. coming into existence or awareness: "his awakening desire"

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AwakeningsAwakenings - Wikipedia

    The film tells the story of a neurologist who uses L-DOPA to awaken catatonic patients who survived the 1919–1930 epidemic of encephalitis lethargica. It stars Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, Julie Kavner and others, and was nominated for three Academy Awards.

  3. Awakenings: Directed by Penny Marshall. With Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, Julie Kavner, Ruth Nelson. Dr. Sayer is a pioneering neurologist who wants to take a risk and give his patients who suffer from encephalitis a drug used for Parkinson's Disease.

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    • Biography, Drama
    • Penny Marshall
    • 1991-01-11
  4. Dec 14, 2023 · Unlike Robin Williams' other medical drama, the historically inaccurate Patch Adams, Awakenings uses its true story to enhance its own semi-fictional narrative. Directed by Penny Marshall, Awakenings is a retelling of the groundbreaking work carried out by Dr. Oliver Sacks, author of the Awakenings book.

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  5. www.awakenings.com › enAwakenings

    Official website of Awakenings, the best techno events, all coming from the Netherlands.

  6. Check out the official Awakenings (1990) Trailer starring Robin Williams and Robert De Niro! Let us know what you think in the comments below. Watch on Fand...

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  7. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › 1032970-awakeningsAwakenings - Rotten Tomatoes

    Elevated by some of Robin Williams' finest non-comedic work and a strong performance from Robert De Niro, Awakenings skirts the edges of melodrama, then soars above it. Williams gives his best ...

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    • Drama
    • PG-13
  8. In 1969, a doctor tests an experimental drug on a man in an unresponsive statewho awakens after 30 years and must come to grips with life as an adult. Watch trailers & learn more.