Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (2021-08-26)

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Overview

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.

Directed By: Ric Burns

Star Cast: Oliver Sacks , Atul Gawande , Temple Grandin , Christof Koch ,

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Status: Released
Runtime: 114m
Popularity: 0.2295
Language: en

Budget: $0
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Oliver Sacks

Oliver Sacks

Self (archive footage)

Atul Gawande

Atul Gawande

Self

Temple Grandin

Temple Grandin

Self

Christof Koch

Christof Koch

Self

Roberto Calasso

Roberto Calasso

Self

Kate Edgar

Kate Edgar

Self

Shane Fistell

Shane Fistell

Self

Lowell Handler

Lowell Handler

Self

Bill Hayes

Bill Hayes

Self

Mark Homonoff

Mark Homonoff

Self

Anna Horovitz

Anna Horovitz

Self