Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
An exploration of 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.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Ric Burns
Actors: Atul Gawande, Bill Hayes, Christof Koch, Kate Edgar, Lowell Handler, Mark Homonoff, Oliver Sacks, Roberto Calasso, Shane Fistell, Temple Grandin