Dr. Malcolm Sayer
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Dr. Malcolm Sayer is a shy, dedicated neurologist in the film "Awakenings" who discovers a treatment that temporarily revives catatonic patients, revealing his deep compassion and scientific curiosity.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fictional character
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film character ⓘ neurologist ⓘ |
| appearsIn | Awakenings NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Awakenings (1990 film) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| basedOn | Oliver Sacks NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| characterArc | grows in emotional openness and connection with others ⓘ |
| createdBy | Steven Zaillian NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| discovers | temporary revival of catatonic patients using L-Dopa ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
clinical research
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neurology ⓘ |
| firstAppearanceYear | 1990 ⓘ |
| gender | male ⓘ |
| medium | feature film ⓘ |
| moralConcern | responsibility for patients’ quality of life ⓘ |
| narrativeRole | protagonist of Awakenings ⓘ |
| notableAction |
advocates for experimental treatment for long-term catatonic patients
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documents the effects and side effects of L-Dopa on patients ⓘ |
| notablePatient | Leonard Lowe NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableWork | treatment of post-encephalitic patients ⓘ |
| occupation | neurologist ⓘ |
| personalityTrait |
compassionate
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dedicated ⓘ introverted ⓘ scientifically curious ⓘ shy ⓘ |
| portrayedBy | Robin Williams NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| setting | New York City ⓘ |
| showsQuality |
empathy toward patients
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ethical concern about experimental treatment ⓘ |
| themeAssociation |
dignity of patients with severe neurological disorders
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human awakening ⓘ limits of medical science ⓘ |
| timePeriod | late 1960s ⓘ |
| treatsCondition |
catatonia
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post-encephalitic parkinsonism ⓘ |
| usesDrug | L-Dopa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| workLocation | Bronx hospital NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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