Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
Director: Ric Burns
Cast: Atul Gawande, Christof Koch, Kate Edgar, Lowell Handler, Oliver Sacks, Roberto Calasso, Shane Fistell, Temple Grandin
Synopsis:
Cast: Atul Gawande, Christof Koch, Kate Edgar, Lowell Handler, Oliver Sacks, Roberto Calasso, Shane Fistell, Temple Grandin
Synopsis:
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.
MRQE Metric: 77
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The New York Times
Glenn Kenny
Glenn Kenny
Variety
Owen Gleiberman
Owen Gleiberman
Spirituality & Practice
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
The Spinning Image
Graeme Clark
Graeme Clark
The Hollywood Reporter
Stephen Farber
Stephen Farber
