Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Ric Burns

Featured Cast

Oliver Sacks

Self (archive footage)

Atul Gawande

Self

Temple Grandin

Self

Christof Koch

Self

Roberto Calasso

Self

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