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.
Film Credits
Director:
Ric Burns,
Actor:
Oliver Sacks, Temple Grandin, Christof Koch, Atul Gawande, Roberto Calasso,