Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
Documentary biopic detailing the life and career of Oliver Sacks, the legendary neurologist and storyteller who battled drug addiction and homophobia as well as the medical establishment.
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Stunning bio of a true original
The New York Times
pressWhile the movie steers around the details of how post-fame Sacks became something of a brand, it beautifully presents a portrait of his compassion and bravery.
Variety
pressWhat’s most moving about Oliver Sacks: His Own Life is that Sacks, whose extreme love of existence was there in every sentence he wrote, could embrace death because it would be the most out-there adventure of his life.
Los Angeles Times
pressOliver Sacks: His Own Life is a moving portrait of a man taking deep stock of his life with great satisfaction and verve.
Hollywood Reporter
pressSacks’ personal life was as startling as his professional achievements.
The New York Times
pressWhile the movie steers around the details of how post-fame Sacks became something of a brand, it beautifully presents a portrait of his compassion and bravery.
Variety
pressWhat’s most moving about Oliver Sacks: His Own Life is that Sacks, whose extreme love of existence was there in every sentence he wrote, could embrace death because it would be the most out-there adventure of his life.
Los Angeles Times
pressOliver Sacks: His Own Life is a moving portrait of a man taking deep stock of his life with great satisfaction and verve.
Hollywood Reporter
pressSacks’ personal life was as startling as his professional achievements.
Stunning bio of a true original
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