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Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 29, 2021

Runtime

1h 54m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

71%

Original Title

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Production Companies

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

Director

Ric Burns

Description

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.