About this release
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.
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Disc 1
DVD
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (2021)
114 min
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.
Credits
Director
Ric Burns
Cast
Oliver Sacksas Self (archive footage)
Atul Gawandeas Self
Temple Grandinas Self
Christof Kochas Self
Roberto Calassoas Self
Kate Edgaras Self
Shane Fistellas Self
Lowell Handleras Self
Bill Hayesas Self
Mark Homonoffas Self
Cinematographer
Buddy Squires
Composer
Brian Keane
Editor
Chih Hsuan Liang
Li-Shin Yu
Tom Patterson
Producer
Kathryn Clinard
Bonnie Lafave
Leigh Howell
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- July 5, 2026