Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Movie·2021·1h 54m

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Directed By

Ric Burns

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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The Story

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.

Producer

Kathryn Clinard, Bonnie Lafave

Cinematography

Buddy Squires

Music

Brian Keane

Editor

Chih Hsuan Liang

Themes

medicinebiography

Production House

Vulcan Productions
Steeplechase Films
American Masters Pictures
Sandbox Films

Audience Score

76%

13 votes

Skip7%
Timepass18%
Go for it38%
Perfection37%

Where to watch

Region: US

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Cast

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

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Crew

Ric Burns

Ric Burns

Director

Chih Hsuan Liang

Editor

Buddy Squires

Buddy Squires

Director of Photography

Kathryn Clinard

Producer

Brian Keane

Brian Keane

Original Music Composer

Bonnie Lafave

Producer

Li-Shin Yu

Editor

Leigh Howell

Producer

Tom Patterson

Editor

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