The Last Angel of History(1996)
The Last Angel of History Synopsis
An examination of the hitherto unexplored relationships between Pan-African culture, science fiction, intergalactic travel, and rapidly progressing computer technology.
The Last Angel of History (1996) is a documentary and science fiction film directed by John Akomfrah, released on September 11, 1996 with a runtime of 45m. It stars George Clinton, Kodwo Eshun, Edward George and Derrick May. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- John Akomfrah
- Writers:
- Edward George
- Producers:
- Lina Gopaul, Avril Johnson
- Production:
- Black Audio Film Collective, Channel 4 Television, ZDF
- Status:
- Released
The Last Angel of History Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Clinton
as Self
- Kodwo Eshun
Kodwo Eshun
as Self
- Edward George
Edward George
as Self
- Derrick May
Derrick May
as Self
Nichelle Nichols
as Self
- DJ Spooky
DJ Spooky
as Self
Goldie
as Self
- Bernard A. Harris Jr.
Bernard A. Harris Jr.
as Self
- Ishmael Reed
Ishmael Reed
as Self
- Greg Tate
Greg Tate
as Self
- Samuel R. Delany
Samuel R. Delany
as Self
- Juan Atkins
Juan Atkins
as Self
Key crew
Directed by John Akomfrah, written by Edward George, produced by Lina Gopaul and Avril Johnson.
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The Last Angel of History Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Last Angel of History – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Last Angel of History online?
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The Last Angel of History (1996) is available to stream on OVID, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Last Angel of History?
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The main cast of The Last Angel of History (1996) includes George Clinton, Kodwo Eshun, Edward George, Derrick May and Nichelle Nichols. The film was directed by John Akomfrah. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Last Angel of History released?
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The Last Angel of History was released on September 11, 1996 and runs for 45m.
Is The Last Angel of History worth watching?
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The Last Angel of History (1996) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.