The narrative centers around the controversial suppression of a critical book on Stanley Kubrick's films in 1969, following the success of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Kubrick's fierce opposition to the publication highlighted his desire to control his cinematic legacy. After more than fifty years and a quarter-century posthumously, Neil Hornick's work emerges, offering insights into Kubrick's films and addressing their imperfections, finally bringing to light the discussions Kubrick sought to silence.
