Ray Bradbury: An American Icon (1992)

Genres - Science Fiction  |   Sub-Genres - Biography, Literary Studies  |   Run Time - 45 min.  |  
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Synopsis by Karen Solomon

Well-known science fiction novelist and playwright Ray Bradbury has a career that spanned more than five decades, and this documentary seeks to capture his accomplishments in detail. See real footage of the author at home and on the lecture circuit, as well as comments about the man and his work from friends and compatriots. Rod Steiger narrates the program, and longtime Bradbury fans will also enjoy clips from The Ray Bradbury Theatre television program. Hear from Bradbury himself, as recorded footage of his recollections and stories truly bring his tales to life, and highlights some of his most famous works, including The Martian Chronicles and Fahrenheit 451.

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science-fiction, writing