Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

2021-09-29114m14+

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.

Cast:Oliver Sacks, Atul Gawande, Temple Grandin, Christof Koch, Roberto Calasso, Kate Edgar,

Genre:Documentary,

country:United States of America,

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

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