Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin

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Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin

2018

1h 8m

Documentary

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

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

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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

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Charles Solomon

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It's a lovely portrait and it made me cry because it reminded me of how much I miss her.

Sep 27, 2019

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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

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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

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Alexandra Vlak Cipolle

Bust Magazine

Worlds is a much-needed antidote for the world right now...

Nov 27, 2018

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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

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Audience Member

Interesting, enjoyable, very good overview.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

so amazing, Ursula, the doc, everything!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/05/18

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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

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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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