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Release Year2007
Runtime0h 22m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes8
DirectorGary Leva
WritersGary Leva
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsStanding on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001
About Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001
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.
Directed by Gary Leva, Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001 leans on a strong ensemble — Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Sydney Pollack — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2007.
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