Awakenings. Poster of the 1990 movie and cover of the 1973 book
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Awakenings
Oliver Sacks, 1973
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Penny Marshall, 1990

In 1969, Dr. Malcolm Sayer is a dedicated and caring physician at a local hospital in the Bronx borough of New York City. After working extensively with the catatonic patients who survived the 1917–1928 epidemic of encephalitis lethargica, Sayer discovers certain stimuli will reach beyond the patients’ respective catatonic states.


Oliver Sacks: His Own Life. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2001 book, Uncle Tungsten: Memories of a Chemical Boyhood
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Uncle Tungsten: Memories of a Chemical Boyhood
Oliver Sacks, 2001
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Ric Burns, 2019

In January 2015, a mere month after being given a terminal diagnosis, Oliver Sacks engaged in a series of recorded interviews within his New York City apartment. During these interviews, he candidly discussed his life, his professional endeavors, and his enduring fascination with the beauty of the natural world.


Oliver Sacks: His Own Life. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2015 book, On the Move: A Life
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On the Move: A Life
Oliver Sacks, 2015
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Ric Burns, 2019

In January 2015, a mere month after being given a terminal diagnosis, Oliver Sacks engaged in a series of recorded interviews within his New York City apartment. During these interviews, he candidly discussed his life, his professional endeavors, and his enduring fascination with the beauty of the natural world.


The Music Never Stopped. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 1995 book, The Last Hippie
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The Last Hippie
Oliver Sacks, 1995
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Jim Kohlberg, 2011

This is the story of a father, Henry, who faces a challenging task of reconnecting with his estranged son, Gabriel, following a brain tumor that impairs Gabriel’s ability to create new memories. As Gabriel clings to his old beliefs and interests, causing further distance between them, Henry embarks on a journey to embrace his son’s choices and attempts to bridge the gap by using the power of music.


At First Sight. Poster of the 1999 movie and cover of the 1995 book, To See and Not See
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To See and Not See
Oliver Sacks, 1995
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Irwin Winkler, 1999

The journey of a young woman architect who falls in love with a blind man. Encouraging him to undergo a transformative operation to regain his sight, she soon realizes that his most profound vision stems from the love he discovers within his heart.