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.
Season 10 Episode Guide
1 Episode 2006
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.
