Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

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2021-09-29

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.

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Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

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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.

Released

2021-09-29

Runtime

114

Director

Ric Burns

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

Language

English

Production

Vulcan Productions

Steeplechase Films

American Masters Pictures

Sandbox Films

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    Oliver Sacks

    Oliver Sacks
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    Atul Gawande

    Atul Gawande
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    Temple Grandin

    Temple Grandin
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    Christof Koch

    Christof Koch
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    Roberto Calasso

    Roberto Calasso
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    Kate Edgar

    Kate Edgar
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    Shane Fistell

    Shane Fistell
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    Lowell Handler

    Lowell Handler
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    Bill Hayes

    Bill Hayes
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    Mark Homonoff

    Mark Homonoff
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    Anna Horovitz

    Anna Horovitz