Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (2021)

09/29/2021 (US) • 1h 54m

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.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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Keywords

medicine

biography

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