Immune suppression: Immune suppression is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database: 1  Immune disorders. 2  Immune system conditions.
Awakenings is a 1990 American drama film based on Oliver Sacks ' 1973 memoir of the same title.It tells the true story of British neurologist Oliver Sacks, fictionalized as American Malcolm Sayer (portrayed by Robin Williams), who, in 1969, discovered beneficial effects of the drug L-Dopa.He administered it to catatonic patients who survived the 1917â28 epidemic of encephalitis lethargica.wakenings opened in limited release on December 22, 1990 with an opening weekend gross of $417,076. The film then expanded to a wide release on January 11, 1991, opening in second place behind Home Alone ââ'âs ninth weekend, with $8,306,532.
Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: It is not based on a true story but it is based on the Stephen King novella Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption. There were several differences between the novella and the film, but the film was never based on anything in real life.eport Abuse. No. The Shawshank Redemption is a work of fiction, by Stephen King. It came from the story âRita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemptionâ in his 1982 book, Different Seasons. The Rita Hayworth in the title refers to the poster which Andy Dufresne hides his escape tunnel behind.