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The Last Angel of History (1996)

Genre : Documentary, Science Fiction

Runtime : 45M

Director : John Akomfrah

Synopsis

An examination of the hitherto unexplored relationships between Pan-African culture, science fiction, intergalactic travel, and rapidly progressing computer technology.

Actors

George Clinton
George Clinton
Himself
Kodwo Eshun
Kodwo Eshun
Himself
Edward George
Edward George
Data Thief
Derrick May
Derrick May
Himself
Nichelle Nichols
Nichelle Nichols
Herself
DJ Spooky
DJ Spooky
Himself
Goldie
Goldie
Himself
Bernard A. Harris Jr.
Bernard A. Harris Jr.
Himself
Ishmael Reed
Ishmael Reed
Himself
Greg Tate
Greg Tate
Himself
Samuel R. Delany
Samuel R. Delany
Himself
Juan Atkins
Juan Atkins
Himself
Octavia  E. Butler
Octavia E. Butler

Crews

John Akomfrah
John Akomfrah
Director
Edward George
Edward George
Writer
Lina Gopaul
Lina Gopaul
Producer
Avril Johnson
Avril Johnson
Producer
Trevor Mathison
Trevor Mathison
Music
David Scott
David Scott
Cinematography
Justin Amsden
Justin Amsden
Editor

Posters and backgrounds

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