Great Books
This documentary series examines famous fiction and non fiction books. With each episode, a book's content is explored as well as the times in which the work was written. Furthermore, the nature of the book's significance is explored as well as its impact.
- 1993-2006
- 10 seasons
- TLC
- Documentary, Drama
- TV-14
This documentary series examines famous fiction and non fiction books. With each episode, a book's content is explored as well as the times in which the work was written. Furthermore, the nature of the book's significance is explored as well as its impact.
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Cast & Crew
Season 10 Episode Guide
Episode 1
2001: A Space Odyssey
Tue, Jun 20, 2006
This science fiction novel follows a voyage to Jupiter with the sentient computer HAL after the discovery of a mysterious black monolith affecting human evolution. Dealing with themes of existentialism, human evolution, technology, artificial intelligence and extraterrestrial life, it is a journey of discovery that takes a dangerous turn when the on-board computer begins to malfunction. The story is a complex mix of science, philosophy, and conjecture.
Awards
- 1997 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Main Title Design - Nominated
- 1998 - Governor's Award - Winner
- 1998 - ALMA Award - Outstanding Made-for-Television Documentary - Nominated
- 1995 - CableACE - Editing a Documentary Special or Series - Nominated
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