Ethical and Legal Challenges in “Awakenings”
Introduction “Awakenings,” Penny Marshall’s directorial debut (1990), narrates the true story of Dr. Malcolm Sayer’s work in the late 1960s. This was a time when the doctor was known for his breakthrough treatment with catatonic patients. The movie painstakingly follows the legal and ethical labyrinth of the famous tragic case of encephalitis lethargica that resulted ... Read More
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