Oliver Sacks: A Tale of Awakenings

This man worked all his life in poor institutions, that was part of the greatness of Dr Sacks the other part of his greatness was his patients loved him and he loved them and there is no greater way to be a doctor than to give your career and your lives work not for money or awards but for selflessness for other people, that's what makes a great person.

Robin Williams did an amazing job portaying this man, as did DeNiro with the patients sides. By doing the research, spending time with actual patients, & portraying them with the dignity & respect they deserved. One of the best movies ever made, with 2 of the greatest actors to bless the screen. 💙🙏🏻💜

I was lucky enough to hear Dr Sachs speak in New York City in 2008. I have admired him since I was in 6th grade in the 80s and I strive to achieve his level of professionalism and humanity. What a genius of a doctor and a human being❤

Dr. Sacks was an endlessly fascinating and passionate person. He was noted to be eccentric but he never wavered in his pursuit of science. He lived such a full life, may he Rest In Peace.

His dedication to his subject and patients is evident when he describes diseases as profound .

RIP to the most beautiful soul Robin Williams

The 1969 patient, Leonard L., used a letter board to communicate with others to spell out what he was thinking and feeling each day. He said he felt "caged" and "deprived like a human panther". He was the first to use l Dopa, which had a profound impact on him. Unfortunately, due to some problems with the medication, it had to be discontinued. Leonard reverted back to his original condition within days. It reminded me of the book and movie "Flowers for Algernon". I have to wonder if that book was written as a result of Leonard's experience.

It’s incredible that this was another astounding event in the summer of 1969!

"I know it's 1969 but to me it Feels like '26..." so sad and scary, However there's a kernel of Inspiration and hope that a human Mind can weather and endure losing OCEANS of time! Amazing....

Contrary to what Oliver Sacks said at the end, there have been some patients who said they could hear everything that was being said while they were in an almost catatonic state with this disease (similar to the locked-in syndrome). The 1969 patient, Leonard L., used a letter board to communicate with others to spell out what he was thinking and feeling each day. He said he felt "caged" and "deprived like a human panther". He was the first to use l Dopa, which had a profound impact on him similar to Lola in this clip.

Very interesting video. Thanks.

He actually looked like Robin Williams too lol.

Oliver mais jovem era igualzinho a Robbin Willians no filme Tempo de despertar. Incrivel!

I first saw positive effects using cannabis almost 20 years ago. It led me to Spain where we can actually use it as meds, so long as we follow certain guidelines. I think some of the cannabinoid signaling enables your body to produce some of these protective chemicals

May he Rest In Peace.

In historical records the summer of 1969 must be remembered for two significantly important events: "...the Woodstock music festival and the experiment with L-dopa on the effects of lethargic encephalitis by Dr.Oliver Sacks (fiction Malcom Sayer.)

L dopa was new :D

I was on El Dopa now I’m shaking in paranoia

Now using same voice as 'Professor Tim Wilson', IMO. (And, IMO, used it as 'Dr Harold Shipman'.) Opposites induce Stockholm syndrome.

Dr looks like robin w