In this film, of the world’s most famous scientists tells his story in his own words. The intimate and moving journey into Stephen Hawking’s world also offers insights into his private life. Hawking relates his incredible personal journey from boyhood under-achiever to PhD genius to being diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease and given just two years to live. Despite the constant threat of death, Hawking makes many remarkable scientific discoveries which turn him into a kind of super-star.