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Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies

2022 · 63 min

A gentle, chatty stroll through classic sci-fi cinema, more nostalgic clip-show than deep analysis, easy to half-watch.

Directed by
Danny Edwards
Genres
Documentary, Science fiction
Starring
Frankie Avalon, Hoyt Axton, Gene Barry
Tagline
The Way of Tomorrow Can Be Seen Today!
Overview
Documentary on the History of Science Fiction Movies from The Day the Earth Stood Still onward.

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Directed by
Danny Edwards
Genres
Documentary, Science fiction
Starring
Frankie Avalon, Hoyt Axton, Gene Barry
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Themes
  • technology
  • art
  • exploration
  • media
  • science
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contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
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  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Genres
documentary, science fiction
Directed by
Danny Edwards
Written by
Danny Edwards
Starring
Frankie Avalon, Hoyt Axton, Gene Barry, Stephen Boyd, James Doohan, Danny Edwards, Carrie Fisher, Sigourney Weaver
Runtime
63 min
Country
United Kingdom

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