Name: Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021-08-26
Duration: 1 h 54 min
Cast: Oliver Sacks, Atul Gawande, Temple Grandin, Christof Koch, Roberto Calasso

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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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Directed by: Ric Burns
Produced by: Kathryn Clinard, Bonnie Lafave, Leigh Howell
Music by: Brian Keane

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August 26, 2021 · 1 h 54 min · Drug Use, Suicide Themes

Released: August 26, 2021
Runtime: 1 h 54 min
Content: Drug Use, Suicide Themes
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 13 countries

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In the United States, Oliver Sacks: His Own Life streams on Kino Film Collection, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 82).

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.