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Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin

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Ursula K. Le Guin and literary luminaries discuss Ursula's life and work.

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Nina Li Coomes Chicago Reader In the documentary, Le Guin describes her work as one of "holding doors or windows open" for people; this film does just that, opening an intimate window onto the tender interiority and expansive curiosity of Le Guin's mind. Mar 10, 2020 Full Review Guillem Martinez Oya Cinematismo A beautiful and personal visit to the creative process of the writer Ursula K. Le Guin and how she creates her worlds. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3.75/5 Jun 12, 2020 Full Review Charles Solomon FilmWeek (LAist) It's a lovely portrait and it made me cry because it reminded me of how much I miss her. Sep 27, 2019 Full Review Amy Guay Washington City Paper By framing her life in the context of second-wave feminism, Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin captures Le Guin's legacy as a radical heroine. Mar 2, 2019 Full Review Chris Barsanti PopMatters ...shows how, in Le Guin's writings, fantasy can be viewed as both a different way of seeing and understanding the past, and a new way of seeing the present -- and what the future could be. Rated: 7/10 Jan 11, 2019 Full Review Alexandra Vlak Cipolle Bust Magazine Worlds is a much-needed antidote for the world right now... Nov 27, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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brent m Director Arwen Curry's superbly crafted documentary about science fiction/fantasy author Ursula K. Le Guin provides an excellent overview of her life, writing and visionary outlook and how they all integrated to create an impressively prolific and inventive body of work. Through numerous insightful interviews with the author prior to her death, as well as incisive commentary from her family and an array of noteworthy fellow authors, viewers are given a comprehensive look at her groundbreaking repertoire. The film chronicles her evolution both as a writer and as a thought leader, one who ultimately had subtle but considerable impact in helping to shape public opinion on a variety of topics while simultaneously enabling aspiring authors to experiment in an art form often restricted by convention and a publishing industry obsessed with profit motives. The narrative is also beautifully enhanced by a wealth of gorgeous animation, enlivening Le Guin's material in ways that mere words cannot. This is must-see viewing for devotees of the author and an excellent introduction to the works of an author whose substantial following could always use more followers of her thoughtful poetry and prose. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Interesting, enjoyable, very good overview. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member so amazing, Ursula, the doc, everything! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/05/18 Full Review Audience Member Saw at the Mill Valley Film festival yesterday. A solid documentary, very professional and well researched. Ursula K. Le Guin was an original-- her story is quite inspiring. I think there is a great message here, even if you've never read a word or her work. Really enjoyed this film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Arwen Curry

Director

Arwen Curry

Screenwriter

Arwen Curry

Producer

John Kiffmeyer

Cinematographer

Andrew Gersh

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William Ryan Fritch

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Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin

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Synopsis Ursula K. Le Guin and literary luminaries discuss Ursula's life and work.
Director
Arwen Curry
Producer
Arwen Curry
Screenwriter
Arwen Curry
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 22, 2019
Runtime
1h 8m
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