Why Should You Read Sci-fi Superstar Octavia E. Butler?

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Why Should You Read Sci-fi Superstar Octavia E. Butler? (2019)

Directed by Tomás Pichardo-Espaillat

· 5m

Much science fiction features white male heroes who blast aliens or become saviors of brown people. Octavia E. Butler knew she could tell a better story. She built stunning worlds rife with diverse characters, and brought nuance and depth to the representation of their experiences.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Tomás Pichardo-Espaillat
Screenplay
Moya Bailey, Ayana Jamieson

Details

Release date
2019-02-25
Runtime
5m
Original language
EN