The Last Angel of History

The Last Angel of History

The Last Angel of History

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The Last Angel of History

1996

0h 45m

6.6(8 votes)

Documentary

Science Fiction

Overview

An examination of the hitherto unexplored relationships between Pan-African culture, science fiction, intergalactic travel, and rapidly progressing computer technology.

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Production Companies

Channel 4 Television

ZDF

Cast & Crew

14 members

Acting

George Clinton

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George Clinton

Acting

Kodwo Eshun

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Writing

Edward George

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Acting

Derrick May

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Nichelle Nichols

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Nichelle Nichols

Acting

DJ Spooky

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Acting

Goldie

Self

Goldie

Acting

Bernard A. Harris Jr.

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Acting

Ishmael Reed

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Acting

Greg Tate

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Samuel R. Delany

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Acting

Juan Atkins

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Writing

Octavia E. Butler

Self

Octavia E. Butler

Sound

A Guy Called Gerald

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