Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife (1994)

  • NR
  • 04/09/1994 (GB)
  • Documentary
  • 59m

Overview

A poetic look at the life and legacy of legendary author Philip K. Dick (1928-1982), who wrote over over a hundred short stories and 44 novels of mind-bending sci-fi, exploring themes of authority, drugs, theology, mental illness and much more.

Nicola Roberts

Director

Cast

Philip K. Dick's headshot

Philip K. Dick

Self (archive footage)
Brian Aldiss's headshot

Brian Aldiss

Self - Interviewee
Jim Blaylock's headshot

Jim Blaylock

Self - Interviewee
Elvis Costello's headshot

Elvis Costello

Self - Interviewee
Anne Dick's headshot

Anne Dick

Self - Philip K. Dick's third wife
Tessa B. Dick's headshot

Tessa B. Dick

Self - Philip K. Dick's fourth wife
Thomas M. Disch's headshot

Thomas M. Disch

Self - Interviewee
Russell Galen's headshot

Russell Galen

Self - Interviewee

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