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James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
2018 6.8 (46 votes) 1 Seasons
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Genres
Documentary Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Networks
AMC
Created By
James Cameron

James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

Overview

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.

Key Crew

Top Cast

James Cameron
James Cameron

Self - Host

Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves

Self

Seasons

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Season 1 (2018)

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6 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Alien Life
2018-04-29

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?

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 2: Outer Space
2018-05-06

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.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 3: Monsters
2018-05-13

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.

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 4: Dark Futures
2018-05-20

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?

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 5: Intelligent Machines
2018-05-27

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?

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 6: Time Travel
2018-05-27

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.

Runtime: 43 min

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James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction: 'Big Questions' Official Teaser

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