RIC BURNS

OLIVER SACKS: HIS OWN LIFE

2019 · 111 mins · 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.

Regular price $19.95

★★★★ "Illuminating... a moving portrait of a doctor who has shaped our understanding of the human mind" THE BIG ISSUE

Info

Format
DVD
Catalogue
MMA6907
Languages
English
Encoding
PAL
Aspect Ratio
1.77:1

Directed by

Ric Burns

Featuring

Oliver Sacks, Roberto Calasso, Kate Edgar