25 February 2019 5 mins
Much science fiction features white male heroes who blast aliens or become saviors of brown people. Octavia E. Butler knew she could tell a better story. She built stunning worlds rife with diverse characters, and brought nuance and depth to the representation of their experiences.
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Christina Greer as Narrator (voice)
Bethany Cutmore-Scott Associate Producer
United States 25 February 2019
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