A new documentary takes a painstakingly intimate look at the famously private British writer and neurologist, who died in 2015

The innovative wordsmith's time spent in and outside of the world of neurological studies is captured in this portrait of both his breakthroughs and insecurities.

The physician and author, subject of a new PBS documentary airing this week, was a contributor to The New York Review for over three decades.

This week, it just so happens that the Burnses are having back-to-back premieres on PBS, with Ken debuting an expansive three-part docuseries on Ernest Hemingway, which he directed with longtime creative partner Lynn Novick, and Ric screening Oliver Sacks: His Own Life about the famed writer and neurologist.

Oliver Sacks: His Own life premiering on PBS on Friday, April 9

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life packs an emotional punch

Audiences appreciate the growing trend seen in films like Our Gorongosa that feature a local conservation as the main storyteller.  

"The Serengeti Rules" is a great film to take you to parts of the world far beyond your couch.