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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Ratings: | IMDB: 7.8/10 | |
Released: | September 23, 2020 | |
Runtime: | 111 min | |
Genres: | Documentary Biography | |
Countries: | United States | |
Companies: | Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Arte Deutschland TV Vulcan Productions Steeplechase Films Sandbox Films American Masters Pictures | |
Cast: | Oliver Sacks Roberto Calasso Kate Edgar | |
Crew: | Ric Burns | |