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Trekkies

Director(s): Roger Nygard
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Details

MPAA Rating: PG
Content Advisory: Adult Language
Movie Release: 1997
DVD Release: 11/09/1999
Format: DVD - Pan and Scan
Audio Tracks: English
Subtitles: English
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 26 mins
Studio: Paramount
Members Wishing: 8
Genres: Culture & Society, Film, TV & Radio, Biography, Hobbies & Games, Sociology, Film & Television History
See Also: Trekkies

Synopsis

Thirty years ago, science-fiction editor Art Saha coined the term "trekkies" when he saw a few fans of Star Trek's first season wearing pointy ears. Today, the word is found in the Oxford dictionary, and aficionados of the long-run series have seen their subculture achieve stratospheric status. In this documentary on the fan mania surrounding Star Trek, Denise Crosby (Star Trek: the Next Generation) serves as tour guide, stopping off at a radio talkshow, visiting fans in their homes, interviewing actors of both the original and later series, and visiting fan clubs and conventions. Starbase Dental, a Trek-themed drilling station operated by dentist Dr. Denis Bourguignon, is only one of the unusual fan homages revealed here. World premiere at the 1997 Hamptons and AFI Los Angeles film festivals. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide

Editorial Review

This documentary about the most dedicated fans in television history has been given a straightforward presentation for its release on DVD. Trekkies has been transferred to disc in the full-frame aspect ratio of 1.33:1, and the audio has been mastered in Dolby Digital Surround. The narration is in English, with optional English subtitles. no multiple-language options have been included, though the film's original trailer appears as a bonus. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Member Reviews

Jeff V. wrote on 5/10/2008...

2 of 3 member(s) found this review helpful.

I expected this thing to be good. It was even better than I had hoped. I love this documentary. It's really good. No Bonus material but the movie itself is worth the credit.