Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

2021-08-26 114 Min 7.6

Synopsis

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life explores the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller, as he shares intimate details of his battles with drug addiction, homophobia, and a medical establishment that accepted his work only decades after the fact. Sacks was a fearless explorer of unknown mental worlds who helped redefine our understanding of the brain and mind, the diversity of human experience, and our shared humanity.

Original Title

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Director

Ric Burns
Oliver Sacks
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Self (archive footage)
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Atul Gawande
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Temple Grandin
Temple Grandin
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Christof Koch
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Roberto Calasso
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Kate Edgar
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Shane Fistell
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Lowell Handler
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Bill Hayes
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Mark Homonoff
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Anna Horovitz
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