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Explores the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller. "One of the year's best docs" -Kenneth Turan. 🎬 From director . Out now!
Whether you're a devotee of Oliver Sacks or know him only as inspiration for Robin Williams in "Awakenings," Ric Burns' "Oliver Sacks: His Own Life" is a revelation. Thoughtful interviews with Sacks and others mixed with vivid vintage footage make this one of year's best docs.
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In honor of the U.K. and Ireland release of the Oliver Sacks documentary, we’re giving away film posters, tote bags, and β€œOn the Move”. To win, tag a friend who would love β€œOliver Sacks: His Own Life”. If you win, you AND your friend will each win a set of all three items.
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Celebrate #PrideMonth! Our next film screening features "Oliver Sacks: His Own Life". In this film Sacks discusses his battles with drug addiction, self-hating homophobia, and a research establishment that failed to understand him. Register Here ➑️ bit.ly/Sacks_MSUM
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If you need your faith restored in humanity I highly recommend you check out OLIVER SACKS: HIS OWN LIFE, a very endearing documentary about the life of the acclaimed neurologist and writer who was long considered a maverick for the importance he placed on empathy. Now in cinemas.
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To celebrate the 30th anniversary of β€œAwakenings,” we’re giving away 10 tickets to virtual screenings of the film & Ric Burns’ β€œOliver Sacks: His Own Life.” Comment β€œdouble feature” below or email social@tribecafilm.com with your name for a chance to win. (1/2)
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Our latest free #NYFF Live talk is underway, featuring documentarians Ric Burns (Oliver Sacks: His Own Life), Tania Cypriano (Born to Be), Ivy Meeropol (Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn) & Lynn Novick (College Behind Bars). Coming soon to our daily podcast. 🎀
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