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The Last Angel of History
The Last Angel of History

The Last Angel of History

Genres

DocumentaryScience Fiction

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

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

45 mins

Rating

6.625/10

Release Date

11 September 1996

Country

Germany

Cast

George Clinton

George Clinton

Self

Kodwo Eshun

Kodwo Eshun

Self

Edward George

Edward George

Self

Derrick May

Derrick May

Self

Nichelle Nichols

Nichelle Nichols

Self

DJ Spooky

DJ Spooky

Self

Goldie

Goldie

Self

Bernard A. Harris Jr.

Bernard A. Harris Jr.

Self

Ishmael Reed

Ishmael Reed

Self

Greg Tate

Greg Tate

Self

Samuel R. Delany

Samuel R. Delany

Self

Juan Atkins

Juan Atkins

Self

Octavia E. Butler

Octavia E. Butler

A Guy Called Gerald

A Guy Called Gerald

Self

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