Black Sci-Fi
“The legacy of Black science fiction.”
Synopsis
Part of the Birthrights series, this BBC Two documentary is a wonderful window into the groundbreaking contributions of Black writers and creatives to the world of science fiction across literature, film and television. The program explores the evolving portrayal of Black characters and narratives in a genre often dominated by exclusionary perspectives, featuring compelling interviews with trailblazers like Octavia Butler, Samuel R. Delany, Mike Sargent, Steven Barnes and Nichelle Nichols. Celebrating the imaginative brilliance of Black sci-fi and fantasy creators, this seeks to examine the complexities of race within said genres as well as the visionary paths these resilient storytellers forge for the future of speculative fiction.
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"Black Sci-Fi" by Moonlight Films, 1992 (BBC)
Type: Featurette • Published 2014-09-24
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$65K
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Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terrence Francis
- Original Title
- Black Sci-Fi
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Budget
- $65K
- Production Studios
- BBC Two, BBC TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terrence Francis
Department Leadership Roster
Terrence Francis
Director
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What is Black Sci-Fi about?
Part of the Birthrights series, this BBC Two documentary is a wonderful window into the groundbreaking contributions of Black writers and creatives to the world of science fiction across literature, film and television. The program explores the evolving portrayal of Black characters and narratives in a genre often dominated by exclusionary perspectives, featuring compelling interviews with trailblazers like Octavia Butler, Samuel R. Delany, Mike Sargent, Steven Barnes and Nichelle Nichols. Celebrating the imaginative brilliance of Black sci-fi and fantasy creators, this seeks to examine the complexities of race within said genres as well as the visionary paths these resilient storytellers forge for the future of speculative fiction.
Who directed Black Sci-Fi?
Black Sci-Fi was directed by Terrence Francis.
Who stars in Black Sci-Fi?
The principal cast of Black Sci-Fi includes Octavia E. Butler, Samuel R. Delany, Mike Sargent, Steven Barnes, Nichelle Nichols.
When was Black Sci-Fi released and how long is it?
Black Sci-Fi was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.