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2021 / 114min.

Rating7.6

Genres

Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Directors

Ric Burns

Actors

Temple Grandin

Shane Fistell

Oliver Sacks

Atul Gawande

Mark Homonoff

Christof Koch

Roberto Calasso

Lowell Handler

Kate Edgar

Bill Hayes

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