Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O'Brien
Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O'Brien is a 1996 American short documentary film directed by Jessica Yu. Mark O'Brien was a journalist and poet who lived in Berkeley, California. The documentary explored his spiritual struggle coping with his disability; he had to use an iron lung much of the time due to childhood polio. O'Brien died on 4 July 1999, from post-polio syndrome. It won an Oscar at the 69th Academy Awards in 1997 for Documentary Short Subject.
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| Year | 1996 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Jessica Yu |
| Runtime | 35 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (7 votes) |
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Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O'Brien has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.4/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1996. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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