Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Oliver Sacks Self (archive footage)

Atul Gawande Self

Temple Grandin Self

Christof Koch Self

Roberto Calasso Self