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The William Burroughs Experiment: A conversation with A.J.Lees and Mike Zandi. Hanging out with the molecules. A guide to neurology, discovery, and the Parkinson's Disease. 11th April is World Parkinson's Day and the anniversary of James Parkinson's birth. It is also 200 years since he published his essay on the shaking palsy. Watch our film about world authority on PD Professor Andrew Lees, by award winning documentary maker Ben Crowe, in which Professor Lees calls for a more creative approach to research. The film puts a spotlight on William Gowers and the process of neurology. Gowers (1845-1915) was a key figure in establishing the National Hospital as the single most important institution in the field of epilepsy in the last three decades of the nineteenth century.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2017 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Ben Crowe |
| Runtime | 25 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 10.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs a fascinating bridge between clinical neurology and the cut-up literary techniques of William Burroughs, exploring how unconventional thinking can fuel scientific discovery. It relies on Professor Lees' passionate advocacy to argue for creativity at the heart of research.
What lingers after viewing is a profound sense of curiosity—a reminder that breakthroughs often come from the most unexpected connections. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Ben Crowe
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Best viewed with focused attention, as a stimulating intellectual essay.
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