Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

09/29/2021

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1hr 54min

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Documentary

STORY

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.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Oliver Sacks
  • Atul Gawande
  • Temple Grandin
  • Christof Koch
  • Roberto Calasso

    Directors

  • Ric Burns
  • Li-Shin Yu

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • Vulcan Productions
  • Steeplechase Films
  • American Masters Pictures
  • Sandbox Films

    Production Countries

  • United States of America

LANGUAGES

  • English

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