Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
Preview: 4/9/2021 | 2m 2sVideo has Closed Captions
Explore the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller Oliver Sacks.
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.
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Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
Preview: 4/9/2021 | 2m 2sVideo has Closed Captions
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.
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What made physician Oliver Sacks unique?
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He used storytelling to connect people with great challenges "back into the world." (1m 26s)
What pushed Oliver Sacks’ brother towards psychosis?
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Sacks wondered if he might be next. (1m 7s)
Why did Oliver Sacks love the periodic table so much?
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He even incorporated it into his wardrobe. (1m 11s)
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Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...