Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
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.
- Year: 2021
- Country: United States of America
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: Vulcan Productions, Steeplechase Films, American Masters Pictures, Sandbox Films
- Keyword: medicine, biography
- Director: Ric Burns
- Cast: Oliver Sacks, Atul Gawande, Temple Grandin, Christof Koch, Roberto Calasso, Kate Edgar