Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001

Stanley Kubrick’s groundbreaking 2001: A Space Odyssey opened the door to all the films and filmmakers who followed it. Through interviews with directors such as George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Sydney Pollack – as well as special effects professionals and cultural historians – this documentary examines the legacy of Kubrick’s masterpiece and its influence on science fiction films, special effects and world cinema.