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Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

20211h 54min

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.

Cast

Oliver Sacks

Self (archive footage)

Atul Gawande

Self

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

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