English Practice Through Film

A workbook designed to help High-Intermediate to Advanced English Language Learners increase their listening and vocabulary skills. Exercises cover each scene in Director Penny Marshall's drama, "Awakenings". Robert De Niro and Robin Williams star in the fascinating drama that is based on the memoir of Dr. Oliver Sacks' Awakenings . Robin Williams plays a research physician Dr. Malcom Sayor who uses the experimental drug L-Dopa to "awaken" patients who have been catatonic for over 40 years. Robin Williams plays Leonard, the first patient to receive the controversial treatment which leads to an emotional journey as Dr. Sayer and his team witness the patients' "rebirth" as they regain their unique personalities and face the challenges ahead. - Columbia Pictures / PG-13