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.

Credits

Ric BurnsDirector

Oliver SacksSelf (archive footage)

Atul GawandeSelf

Temple GrandinSelf

Christof KochSelf