Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (2021)

7.6/10 • 114 min • Documentary

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.

Cast

Oliver Sacks

Self (archive footage)

Temple Grandin

Self

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