Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

2021-08-26 | 114 min

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.

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Documentary

Cast

Oliver Sacks

Oliver Sacks

Atul Gawande

Atul Gawande

Temple Grandin

Temple Grandin

Christof Koch

Christof Koch

Roberto Calasso

Roberto Calasso

Kate Edgar

Kate Edgar

Shane Fistell

Shane Fistell

Lowell Handler

Lowell Handler

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