Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (2019)

  • NR
  • 08/31/2019 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 54m

Overview

An exploration of 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.

Ric Burns

Director

Cast

Oliver Sacks's headshot

Oliver Sacks

Self (archive footage)
Atul Gawande's headshot

Atul Gawande

Self
Temple Grandin's headshot

Temple Grandin

Self
Christof Koch's headshot

Christof Koch

Self
Roberto Calasso's headshot

Roberto Calasso

Self
Kate Edgar's headshot

Kate Edgar

Self
Shane Fistell's headshot

Shane Fistell

Self
Lowell Handler's headshot

Lowell Handler

Self

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