| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Sep 29, 2021 |
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| Director: | Ric Burns |
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| Genres: | Documentary |
| Keywords | medicine, biography |
| Production Companies | Steeplechase Films, Vulcan Productions, American Masters Pictures, Sandbox Films |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 03, 2025 Entered: Apr 28, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Anna Horovitz | Self |
| Name | Job |
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| Tom Patterson | Editor |
| Brian Keane | Original Music Composer |
| Chih Hsuan Liang | Editor |
| Kim Nyhous | Production Manager |
| Ric Burns | Director |
| Li-Shin Yu | Editor |
| Buddy Squires | Director of Photography |
| Name | Title |
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| Kathryn Clinard | Producer |
| Bonnie Lafave | Producer |
| Leigh Howell | Producer |
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