Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Genres: Documentary

Counries: United States of America

Companies: Vulcan Productions, Steeplechase Films, American Masters Pictures, Sandbox Films

Runtime: 114 minutes

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.