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Kubrick's 1968 "future" came true, and this short doc asks: was he psychic or just patient?
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Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001 (2007)

retro-futuristicbrainynostalgic

Overview

Documentary

This documentary about "2001: A Space Odyssey" looks at some of the things that seemed fanciful in 1968, which don't seem quite as much anymore.

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Standout Aspects

Writing

Arthur C. Clarke being delightfully smug about being right.

Production

Vintage Kubrick footage that makes you miss film nerds.

Direction

Gary Leva keeps it tight—22 minutes, no bloat.

Best for:Solo: Quiet afternoon with your brain and some coffee.·Rewatch: Right after 2001, obviously. Double-feature energy.·Background: While doom-scrolling about AI taking over.
Gary Leva

Director

Gary Leva

ReleasedOct 23, 2007
Runtime22m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonemixed
Feellight
Leva FilmWorks

Top Cast

Arthur C. Clarke

Arthur C. Clarke

Self

Dennis Muren

Dennis Muren

Self

Roger Ebert

Roger Ebert

Self

Paul Duncan

Paul Duncan

Self

Douglas Trumbull

Douglas Trumbull

Self

Dan O'Bannon

Dan O'Bannon

Self

Rob Coleman

Rob Coleman

Self

Phil Tippett

Phil Tippett

Self

John Dykstra

John Dykstra

Self

Jan Harlan

Jan Harlan

Self

Hugh Hudson

Hugh Hudson

Self

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Trivia

Gary Leva also directedMaking Of docs for Star Wars and Blade Runner—he basically owns the 'why your favorite sci-fi slaps' cinematic universe.

Cultural

This was made for the 2001 DVD re-release, when studios still cared about physical media extras. RIP to a real one.

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