Cinematheque . Film Schedule . OLIVER SACKS: HIS OWN LIFE
Online exclusive! Available 9/23 - 11/19.
United States | 2019 | Ric Burns
This new documentary explores the life and work of the legendary British neurologist who wrote and published popular case studies like Awakenings and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat. Though an internationally beloved figure by the end of his life (he died in 2015), Sacks battled drug addiction, homophobia, and a resistant medical establishment earlier in his storied career. “Deeply affecting.” –Hollywood Reporter. 114 min.
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life, a Cinematheque streaming exclusive, can be viewed online from 9/23 thru at least 11/19 via the link below. (Doing so supports the Cinematheque.) Screening fee is $12, and after opening the film, you have five days to watch it.
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General Admission: $12
Member: $9 (includes CIA and CSU I.D. holders)
Age 25 & under: $9 (proof of age required)
Additional film on the same day: $9 (or the member price for that film)
Note: Certain films cost more. Exceptions are noted.
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