Prophets of Science Fiction

Season 1 Episode 4: Arthur C. Clarke

Some sci-fi storytellers are content to merely predict--but Sir Arthur C. Clarke creates. The writer is single-handedly responsible for the cornerstone of modern telecommunication technology: the satellite. Clarke’s collaboration with director Stanley Kubrick on the iconic 2001 predicted videophones, iPads, and commercial spaceflight--while redefining science-fiction cinema for a new generation. His sci-fi legacy inspires us to unveil the mysteries of the universe, confident in the knowledge that science is the new magic.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

8

Actor:

Paul Darrow, Ridley Scott, Jonathan Adams

Quality:

HD

Status:

Ended

First Air:

2011

IMDb:

7.7