Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Name: Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
Rating: 7.6

Not Rated Documentary

Starring: Oliver Sacks, Atul Gawande, Temple Grandin, Christof Koch, Roberto Calasso

Writer: N/A

Release Date:
August 26, 2021

Ratings:
7.6 / 10

Director:
Ric Burns

Companies:
Vulcan Productions

Overview

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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