Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

2021· 114 min★ 7.7· Documentary

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, Atul Gawande, Temple Grandin

Director: Ric Burns