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Oliver Sacks
NEUROLOGIST AND AUTHOR
Jul 9, 1933
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Aug 30, 2015
AMERICAN MASTERS FILM
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
Directed by Ric Burns
Written Features
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
What was on Oliver Sacks’ bookshelf?
Here are a just a few of the books he found notable.
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
The bull that changed Oliver Sacks’ life (and nearly took it)
An adventure to Norway didn't go the way Sacks expected.
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
A lightning strike caused a man to discover Chopin, and neurologist Oliver Sacks to investigate
How did a lightning strike change a man's brain?
Video Features
CLIP: 1:26
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
What made physician Oliver Sacks unique?
He used storytelling to connect people with great challenges "back into the world."
CLIP: 1:11
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
Why did Oliver Sacks love the periodic table so much?
He even incorporated it into his wardrobe.
CLIP: 1:07
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
What pushed Oliver Sacks’ brother towards psychosis?
Sacks wondered if he might be next.
PREVIEW: 2:02
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
Explore the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller Oliver Sacks.
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