The new 47-minute documentary 2001: Creating Kubrick’s Space Odyssey chronicles the creation of one of the most influential films in the history of cinema – 2001: A Space Odyssey – and examines the work of legendary director Stanley Kubrick and iconic novelist Arthur C. Clarke in creating what they called “the proverbial good science fiction movie.”

Filmmaker Roger Lay, Jr. delves into the mysteries of the iconic film through interviews with 2001 star Keir Dullea (astronaut Dave Bowman) and choreographer Dan Richter (Moonwatcher, the proto-human ape who first used a tool). Both share their personal experiences working on the groundbreaking movie.

The documentary also features conversations with Jeffrey Morris, creator of the forthcoming documentary The Eagle Obsession; visual effects technician Brian Johnson (Academy Award winner for Alien and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back); film historian Michael Benson (author of Space Odyssey: Kubrick, Clarke, and the Making of a Masterpiece); and technologist Jules Urbach (CEO of OTOY). They explore not only the revolutionary visual effects of Kubrick’s film but also its lasting impact.

The film was produced by Roger Lay, Jr., along with Michael Okuda and Denise Okuda, and executive produced by Jules Urbach.

Watch the documentary below or on YouTube.