Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life 2021

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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 minutes
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Stars: Oliver Sacks, Atul Gawande, Temple Grandin, Christof Koch, Roberto Calasso, Kate Edgar, Shane Fistell, Lowell Handler, Mark Homonoff, Anna Horovitz, Bill Hayes
  • Director: Ric Burns