Why Should You Read Sci-fi Superstar Octavia E. Butler? (2019)
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.
Director: Tomás Pichardo-Espaillat
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: February 25, 2019
Cast
- Christina Greer - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
- Ayana Jamieson (Screenplay)
- Moya Bailey (Screenplay)
- Iseult Gillespie (Script Editor)
Music: Cem Mısırlıoğlu
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Tomás Pichardo-Espaillat
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Why Should You Read Sci-fi Superstar Octavia E. Butler? about?
- 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.
- Who directed Why Should You Read Sci-fi Superstar Octavia E. Butler??
- Why Should You Read Sci-fi Superstar Octavia E. Butler? was directed by Tomás Pichardo-Espaillat.
- Who stars in Why Should You Read Sci-fi Superstar Octavia E. Butler??
- Why Should You Read Sci-fi Superstar Octavia E. Butler? stars Christina Greer.
- How long is Why Should You Read Sci-fi Superstar Octavia E. Butler??
- Why Should You Read Sci-fi Superstar Octavia E. Butler? has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).