Black Sci-Fi (1992)
1h
Running Time
July 8, 1992Release Date
Black Sci-Fi (1992)
1h
Running Time
July 8, 1992Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.
Octavia E. Butler
Self
Samuel R. Delany
Self
Mike Sargent
Self
Steven Barnes
Self
Nichelle Nichols
Self
Terrence Francis
Director
Details.
Release DateJuly 8, 1992
StatusReleased
Running Time1h
Budget$65,000
Genres
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Wiki.
Birthrights was a BBC2 TV series 1991β1993 about UK politics, society, and race relations from a black and Asian perspective.