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Star Trek Story

Gene Roddenberry's Utopian vision of humanity in the 24th century had a profound effect on American viewers. During the height of the Cold War, the tension of the civil rights movement and the jingoism of the Vietnam War, they saw a multicultural crew working together on the bridge of the Enterprise. Leonard Nimoy, Patrick Stewart, Nichelle Nicols, Brent Spiner and others reflect on Star Trek's cultural impact over its 30-year history, and contemplate its future on the small screen.

Top Cast

  • Paul McGann

    Paul McGann

    Self - Commentary (voice)

  • Herbert F. Solow

    Herbert F. Solow

    Self (archive footage)

  • Patrick Stewart

    Patrick Stewart

    Self

  • Leonard Nimoy

    Leonard Nimoy

    Self

  • Majel Barrett

    Majel Barrett

    Self

  • Nichelle Nichols

    Nichelle Nichols

    Self

  • Brent Spiner

    Brent Spiner

    Self

  • Michael Dorn

    Michael Dorn

    Self

  • Marina Sirtis

    Marina Sirtis

    Self

Overview

Gene Roddenberry's Utopian vision of humanity in the 24th century had a profound effect on American viewers. During the height of the Cold War, the tension of the civil rights movement and the jingoism of the Vietnam War, they saw a multicultural crew working together on the bridge of the Enterprise. Leonard Nimoy, Patrick Stewart, Nichelle Nicols, Brent Spiner and others reflect on Star Trek's cultural impact over its 30-year history, and contemplate its future on the small screen.

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