Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (2021)

Directed by Ric Burns1h 54mDocumentary

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.

Rated
15
Year
2021
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
26 August 2021
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7.6 (13)
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Oliver Sacks
Oliver Sacks
Self (archive footage)
A
Atul Gawande
Self
Temple Grandin
Temple Grandin
Self
C
Christof Koch
Self
R
Roberto Calasso
Self
K
Kate Edgar
Self
S
Shane Fistell
Self
L
Lowell Handler
Self
B
Bill Hayes
Self
M
Mark Homonoff
Self
A
Anna Horovitz
Self

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