Rediscovery: The Lives of Cordwainer Smith

Science fiction's biggest mystery has been declassified.

When a mysterious science fiction author dies, his fans discover the secret behind his unusual pen name: he had been a soldier, spy, diplomat, and psychological warrior, and his stories contain far more than meets the eye.

Documentary Science Fiction Animation History Mystery

Bob Darling

(Paul Linebarger / Cordwainer Smith)

Neena Boyle

(C'mell)

Gabe Chandler

(Lord Starmount / Calvin Dredd)

James Collette

(Rod McBan)

Christine Davidson

(Carlotta)

Joel Davidson

(Narrator / Catmaster)

Guy Dow-Sainter

(Arthur Burns / Rod's Father)

Alfonso Giansanti II

(Artyr Rambo)

Nate Goodwyn

(E'Telekeli)

Julia Holland

(Luci)

Jacob Klein

(Jim Higgins)

Anna Kurtz

(Narrator, "The Lady Who Sailed the Soul")

Tyler Lampshire

(Schmeckst)

Alex Lattanzi

(Martel / Scanners / Casher O'Neill)

Meghan Lattanzi

(E'Lamelanie)

Jim Panter

(The Middle-Sized Bear)

Jake Phillips

(Lord Jestocost)

Victor Shutka

(Paul)

Cordwainer Smith

(Self (Archive Footage))

Ari Thrash

(T'ruth)

Doug Walker

(Frederik Pohl)

Devon Williams

(Gosigo)