Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001

The read

It runs a compact 22m.

Synopsis

Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking 2001: A Space Odyssey opened the door to all the films and filmmakers who followed it. Through interviews with directors such as George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Sydney Pollack - as well as special effects professionals and cultural historians - this documentary examines the legacy of Kubrick's masterpiece and its influence on science fiction films, special effects and world cinema.

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Key crew

• Gary LevaDirector

Cast

• Steven SpielbergSelf
• George LucasSelf
• Sydney PollackSelf
• Ben BurttSelf
• Caleb DeschanelSelf
• Dennis MurenSelf
• Jay CocksSelf
• Roger EbertSelf
• Phil TippettSelf
• John DykstraSelf
• Peter HyamsSelf
• Anthony FrewinSelf

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