Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
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2021-09-29 • 1h 54m
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.
- Directors
- Ric Burns
- Editors
- Li-Shin Yu
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
Visit website2021-09-29 • 1h 54m
7.0/10 • 9
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.
- Directors
- Ric Burns
- Editors
- Li-Shin Yu
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Oliver Sacks
Self (archive footage)
Atul Gawande
Self
Temple Grandin
Self
Christof Koch
Self
Roberto Calasso
Self
Kate Edgar
Self
Shane Fistell
Self
Lowell Handler
Self
Bill Hayes
Self
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