Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

2021114 min
7.4/10
Documentary

Plot Summary

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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👥Cast (11)

Oliver Sacks

Oliver Sacks

Self (archive footage)

Atul Gawande

Atul Gawande

Self

Temple Grandin

Temple Grandin

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Christof Koch

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Roberto Calasso

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Kate Edgar

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Shane Fistell

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Lowell Handler

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Bill Hayes

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Mark Homonoff

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Anna Horovitz

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🎬Crew

Director

Ric Burns

Producers

Bonnie Lafave, Kathryn Clinard, Leigh Howell

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🏷️Keywords

medicinebiography

Production Companies

Vulcan Productions
American Masters Pictures

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