Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
2021•1h 54m•7.6•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Ric Burns
Languages
English
Studio
Vulcan Productions
Cast
Oliver Sacks
Self (archive footage)
Atul Gawande
Self
Temple Grandin
Self
Christof Koch
Self
Roberto Calasso
Self
Kate Edgar
Self
Shane Fistell
Self
Lowell Handler
Self
Bill Hayes
Self
Mark Homonoff
Self
Anna Horovitz
Self
Production
Company
Vulcan Productions
Company
Steeplechase Films
Company
American Masters Pictures
Company
Sandbox Films
Producer
Bonnie Lafave
Producer
Kathryn Clinard
Producer
Leigh Howell
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