Oliver Sacks: His Own Life is a documentary directed by Ric Burns in 2019 and based on the book On the Move: A Life by Oliver Sacks, first published in 2015. The documentary features Oliver Sacks.
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Storyline
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.
Movie vs Book
Year
2019
Minutes
111
Movie Rate
7.70
Source: IMDb
Movie
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
Director: Ric Burns
Country: USA
Year: 2019
Length: 111m
Stars: Oliver Sacks
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Year
2015
Pages
397
Book Rate
8.02
S: Goodreads
Book
On the Move: A Life
Author: Oliver Sacks
Country: UK
First published in: 2015
Length: 397 pages
Genre: Non Fiction
Book series: Oliver Sacks' memoirs
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