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.

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Steven Spielberg

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George Lucas

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Sydney Pollack

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Ben Burtt

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Caleb Deschanel

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Dennis Muren

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Jay Cocks

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Roger Ebert

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Phil Tippett

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John Dykstra

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Peter Hyams

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Dan O'Bannon

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