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In his book Musicophelia: Tales of Music and the Brain, Dr. Oliver Sacks reveals that while anatomists cannot readily identify the brain of writers, mathematicians, or visual artists, they can easily ... read more read more...discern the brain of a professional musician. But does music really have the power to bring the brain to life? Throughout the course of his career, Dr. Sacks has encountered numerous patients contending with debilitating medical conditions. Despite their disparate ailments, the one factor that connected all of Dr. Sacks patients was their acknowledgement of the therapeutic effects of music. In this documentary, filmmakers speak with four people who share a special connection to music, and even examine Dr. Sacks' brain in an effort to unlock the secrets of this miraculous medical mystery. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Unrated, 56 min.

Directed by: Louise Lockwood

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DVD Release Date: September 15, 2009

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