Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

04/09/2021 | 1h 49m 28s | Video has closed captioning.

Explore 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.

Aired: 04/09/21

Expires: 04/09/24

Rating: TV-MA

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