Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (2021)

• 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.

Rating

7.6 / 10 (13 votes)

Release date

August 26, 2021

Runtime

1h 54m

Language

English

Director

Ric Burns

Status

Released