Director: Jessica Yu
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Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O'Brien
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Won 1 Oscar. 4 wins total
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| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 35 min |
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*Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O'Brien* is a 1996 American short documentary film directed by Jessica Yu. The film examines the life of Mark O'Brien, a journalist and poet who resided in Berkeley, California, and his spiritual journey as he navigated life with a disability caused by childhood polio, often requiring the use of an iron lung. O'Brien passed away on July 4, 1999, due to post-polio syndrome. The documentary received an Academy Award in 1997 for Best Documentary Short Subject.
| Alternative title: | Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O'Brien |
| Release year: | 1996 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Won 1 Oscar. 4 wins total |
| Director: | Jessica Yu |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | woman director |
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