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Lost LA
Sci-Fi Origins: Saving Star Trek, Fan Zines, Cosplay and Counterculture
Season 8
Episode 2
Boldly go into the heart of science fiction storytelling and discover its deep roots in Los Angeles. From UC Riverside’s vast sci-fi collection to author Octavia Butler’s Pasadena, host Nathan Masters explores how Southern California became a launchpad for stories that imagine new worlds—and reflect our own hopes and fears.
This program is supported by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
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