Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

7.6 /10 13 votes
August 26, 2021 1h 54m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Ric Burns
Studio Vulcan Productions
Rating 7.6/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Oliver Sacks

Oliver Sacks

Self (archive footage)

Atul Gawande

Self

Temple Grandin

Temple Grandin

Self

Christof Koch

Self

Roberto Calasso

Self

Kate Edgar

Self

Shane Fistell

Self

Lowell Handler

Self

Bill Hayes

Self

Mark Homonoff

Self

Anna Horovitz

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life was released on August 26, 2021.

The runtime of Oliver Sacks: His Own Life is 1h 54m.

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life is a Documentary movie.

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 on TMDB.

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life was directed by Ric Burns.

The main cast of Oliver Sacks: His Own Life includes Oliver Sacks, Atul Gawande, Temple Grandin.

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life is originally in English.