A Brief History of Time (Criterion Collection)

An acclaimed look at the fascinating world of Stephen Hawking, the brilliant ALS-stricken physicist and author whose work has revolutionized science. Directed by Errol Morris, the film juxtaposes Hawking's own life story with inventive illustrations of his writings and theories, examining such topics as the universe's origin, the nature of time, and which came first, the chicken or the egg. Music by Philip Glass. 84 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English (SDH); interviews.