Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

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2021-09-29 | 114 min
Documentary

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.

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Oliver Sacks

Self (archive footage)

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Atul Gawande

Self

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Temple Grandin

Self

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Christof Koch

Self

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Roberto Calasso

Self

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Kate Edgar

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Shane Fistell

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Lowell Handler

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Bill Hayes

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Mark Homonoff

Self

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