Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

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.

Cast

Oliver Sacks

Self (archive footage)

Atul Gawande

Self

Temple Grandin

Self

Christof Koch

Self

Roberto Calasso

Self

Kate Edgar

Self

Shane Fistell

Self

Lowell Handler

Self

Bill Hayes

Self

Mark Homonoff

Self

Crew

Ric Burns

Director

Bonnie Lafave

Producer

Kathryn Clinard

Producer

Buddy Squires

Director of Photography

Li-Shin Yu

Editor

Brian Keane

Original Music Composer

Chih Hsuan Liang

Editor

Leigh Howell

Producer

Tom Patterson

Editor

Kim Nyhous

Production Manager

Clips & Videos

OLIVER SACKS | Trailer | Altitude Films

OLIVER SACKS: HIS OWN LIFE | Exclusive Clip | Altitude Films