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Release Year2011
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes16
DirectorDeclan Whitebloom
WritersThomas Quinn, Simon Brown, Kevin Tavolaro
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.7 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsProphets of Science Fiction
About Prophets of Science Fiction
The series covers the life and work of leading science fiction authors of the last couple of centuries. It depicts how they predicted and, accordingly, influenced the development of scientific advancements by inspiring many readers to assist in transforming those futuristic visions into everyday reality.
Directed by Declan Whitebloom, Prophets of Science Fiction leans on a strong ensemble — Paul Darrow, Ridley Scott, Jonathan Adams — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2011.
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