Trek Nation (2011)

Directed by

Scott Colthorp

Genre

documentary film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 28m

Rated

G

Rating

7.1 of 10 from 23 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A documentary in which Gene Roddenberry's son travels to meet fans and creators to understand how Star Trek shaped people's lives. He interviews actors, crew, and George Lucas about the show's lasting impact.

contemplativeaffectionatenostalgicpersonalexploratoryinspirationalthoughtfulreverent

What happens

Trek Nation is a 2011 documentary film directed by Scott Colthorp examining the positive impact that Star Trek and creator Gene Roddenberry may have had on people's lives as seen through the eyes of his son, Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry, Jr. It includes interviews with cast members and crew from all five Star Trek incarnations as well as with various fans and celebrities who were markedly influenced by the show while growing up. Rod Roddenberry also visits Skywalker Ranch to learn about the influence Star Trek had on George Lucas. The film premiered on November 30, 2011 on Science. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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