Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (2021)

7.6 114 min Movie
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.

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Cast

Oliver Sacks Oliver Sacks Self (archive footage)
Atul Gawande Atul Gawande Self
Temple Grandin Temple Grandin Self
Christof Koch Christof Koch Self
Roberto Calasso Roberto Calasso Self
Kate Edgar Kate Edgar Self
Shane Fistell Shane Fistell Self
Lowell Handler Lowell Handler Self
Bill Hayes Bill Hayes Self
Mark Homonoff Mark Homonoff Self
Anna Horovitz Anna Horovitz Self

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