The DocArena Podcast: Episode 10 – Ric Burns (Oliver Sacks: His Own Life)

Film Ireland Podcast

In this episode of The DocArena Podcast, Ross Whitaker talks to Ric Burns about his documentary Oliver Sacks: His Own Life. 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. Sacks, known for his literary works Awakenings and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, was a fearless explorer of unknown cognitive worlds who helped redefine our understanding of the brain and mind, the diversity of human experience, and our shared humanity. The film features exclusive interviews with Sacks conducted just weeks after he received a terminal diagnosis, and months prior to his death in August 2015. Oliver Sacks: His Own Life is screening at the IFI and is also available on Digital platforms. https://filmireland.net/