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American Masters
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
Season 35
Episode 5
Explore 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.
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