Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
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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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OLIVER SACKS | Trailer | Altitude FilmsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-12
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ric Burns
- Original Score
- Brian Keane
- Original Title
- Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Vulcan Productions, Steeplechase Films, American Masters Pictures, Sandbox Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ric Burns
Brian Keane
Buddy Squires
Chih Hsuan Liang, Tom Patterson, Li-Shin Yu
Kathryn Clinard, Leigh Howell, Bonnie Lafave
Department Leadership Roster
Ric Burns
Director
Kathryn Clinard
Producer
Leigh Howell
Producer
Bonnie Lafave
Producer
Brian Keane
Original Music Composer
Buddy Squires
Director of Photography
Chih Hsuan Liang
Editor
Tom Patterson
Editor
Li-Shin Yu
Editor
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Oliver Sacks: His Own Life about?
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.
Who directed Oliver Sacks: His Own Life?
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life was directed by Ric Burns.
Who stars in Oliver Sacks: His Own Life?
The principal cast of Oliver Sacks: His Own Life includes Oliver Sacks, Atul Gawande, Temple Grandin, Christof Koch, Roberto Calasso.
When was Oliver Sacks: His Own Life released and how long is it?
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Oliver Sacks: His Own Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Oliver Sacks: His Own Life was composed by Brian Keane.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Oliver Sacks: His Own Life?
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).