I suggest Rent the movie, it is available at Blockbuster. Remember the movie is a fictionalized portral of the fictionalized book.
For my psychology class we watched the film "Awakenings". If any one has seen the film, I would appreciate some help with this question I have. I remember in the film that before medication was used on the patients, music helped them move on their own, even if it was slight. What I can't remember is what type of music worked for certain patients. If you have any clue please help. Thanks.
Or try to ask Oliver Sacks himself:
Dr. Oliver Sacks
2 Horatio Street, 3G
New York, NY 10014
U.S.A.
fax: 212-633-8928
Probably different types of music would be applied to patients with different types of problems. However, since this is not my area of expertise, I searched Google under the key words "music therapy" to get these possible sources:
http://www.enterthefreudianslip.com/
http://members.aol.com/kathysl/index.html
http://www.autism.org/music.html
http://www.holisticonline.com/stress/stress_music-therapy.htm
http://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Mental_Health/Counseling_and_Therapy/Therapeutic_Methods/Arts_Therapy/Music_Therapy/
Although it doesn't relate directly to the film, it might be helpful.
I hope this helps a little more. Thanks for asking.
To find out what type of music worked for certain patients in the film "Awakenings," you have a few options:
1. Watch the film again: If you have access to the movie, you can re-watch it to specifically pay attention to the type of music that helped the patients move.
2. Research online: Use search engines like Google to look for articles, interviews, or reviews related to the film. By using keywords such as "Awakenings movie music therapy," you may find discussions or analyses that mention specific types of music used in the film to help the patients.
3. Contact Dr. Oliver Sacks: Dr. Oliver Sacks was the author of the book and also a renowned neurologist who worked with patients experiencing various neurological conditions. In the film, his character was played by Robin Williams. The contact information you provided seems to be for the real Oliver Sacks. However, please note that he passed away in 2015, so it may not be possible to reach him directly.
4. Explore music therapy resources: Music therapy is a field that uses music as a therapeutic tool. While it may not directly relate to the film, researching music therapy can provide general insights into the types of music that can have therapeutic effects on different individuals. The websites you shared, such as enterthefreudianslip.com, kathysl.com, autism.org, holisticonline.com, and the Yahoo directory, could be helpful in understanding music therapy approaches.
Remember, these suggestions are meant to help you find the answer to your question. Feel free to try them out and see which one yields the most relevant information for your specific query.