James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

TV-14 2018 · 1 season · 6 eps · ★ 6.8 · Documentary , Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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Explore the evolution of sci-fi from its origins as a small genre with a cult following to the blockbuster pop-cultural phenomenon we know today. In each episode, James Cameron introduces one of the “Big Questions” that humankind has contemplated throughout the ages and reaches back into sci-fi’s past to better understand how our favorite films, TV shows, books, and video games were born.

Created by James Cameron

Network: AMC

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