Philip K. Dick
American short story writer, novelist, and essayist. Dick has been hailed as one of the most original and thought-provoking writers of science fiction. He is regarded as one of the most prolific writers of the form during the mid-twentieth century. Since his death, Dick's work has been the subject of numerous critical studies and cinematic adaptations. Critics praise his short stories as innovative and provocative, contending that Dick's fiction cleverly explores scientific, social, and metaphysical issues of concern to post-World War II America.
A Glitch in the Matrix
as self (archive footage)Are we in fact living in a simulation? This is the question postulated, wrestled with, and...
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On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
as Self (archive footage)This is the rare UK Channel 4 documentary about Blade Runner, giving insights into it's history...
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Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife
as Self (archive footage)A poetic look at the life and legacy of legendary author Philip K. Dick (1928-1982), who wrote...
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One Summer in Austin: The Story of Filming 'A Scanner Darkly'
as Self (Archive footage)A unique documentary that interlaces archival interviews with author Philip K. Dick with chats...
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The Worlds of Philip K. Dick
as Self - Writer (archive footage)An immersion into the life and writings of the extraordinary American science fiction writer...
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The Electric Dreamer: Remembering Philip K. Dick
as Self (archive footage)Friends, family and colleagues of Philip K. Dick remember the life and work of the author of "Do...
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