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James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

★ 6.8/10•2018•43m•TV-14•Documentary•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Explore the evolution of sci-fi from its origins as a small genre with a cult following to the blockbuster pop-cultural phenomenon we know today. In each episode, James Cameron introduces one of the “Big Questions” that humankind has contemplated throughout the ages and reaches back into sci-fi’s past to better understand how our favorite films, TV shows, books, and video games were born.

StatusEnded
Runtime43m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 29, 2018

Episodes

Episode 1 - Alien LifeE143m

Alien Life

From its earliest days, science fiction has asked whether or not we're alone in the universe. Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Sigourney Weaver and others ponder the question: What can aliens teach us about ourselves?

Apr 29, 2018

Episode 2 - Outer SpaceE243m

Outer Space

What does science fiction imagine about what waits for us in outer space - and how will those discoveries change who we are? George Lucas, Zoe Saldana, Jeff Goldblum and others share their thoughts and theories.

May 6, 2018

Episode 3 - MonstersE343m

Monsters

From Frankenstein to Stranger Things, what terrifies us about monsters in science fiction? Guillermo del Toro, Ridley Scott, Milla Jovovich and others explore why we like being scared so much.

May 13, 2018

Episode 4 - Dark FuturesE443m

Dark Futures

Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, Robert Kirkman and others explore what happens... when the world goes to hell? How does science fiction imagine the end will come about? And could I survive?

May 20, 2018

Episode 5 - Intelligent MachinesE543m

Intelligent Machines

Technology is at the heart of science fiction. Steven Spielberg, Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Lucas and others attempt to answer the question: Will the smart machines that science fiction predicted save humankind or lead to our demise?

May 27, 2018

Episode 6 - Time TravelE643m

Time Travel

Christopher Nolan, Keanu Reeves, Christopher Lloyd and others take a look at how, in science fiction, time travel offers the chance to correct history's mistakes... while creating entirely new ones.

May 27, 2018

Actors

James Cameron

James Cameron

Self - Host

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves

Self

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