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How William Shatner Changed the World

starring: William Shatner, Ira Steven Behr, George Takei, Stephen Hawking, Colm Meaney
directed by: Julian Jones

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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0783722274057
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: Allumination
Manufacturer: Allumination
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Allumination
Release Date: April 10, 2007
Running Time: 86 minutes
Sales Rank: 11525
Studio: Allumination
Theatrical Release Date: November 13, 2005



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Studio: Peace Arch Home Entertain Release Date: 04/10/2007

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With tongue firmly in cheek, How William Shatner Changed the World makes an entertaining and altogether convincing case for the positive influence of Star Trek. While the title may be slightly misleading, we can forgive Shatner's light-hearted self-promotion (based on his book I'm Working on That: A Trek from Science Fiction to Science Fact, written with Chip Walter) because this Emmy-nominated Discovery Channel program is such a constant pleasure to watch, not just for devoted Trekkies but for anyone with a passion for exploration, innovation, and the promise of the future. Originally broadcast in November 2005, the program serves a dual purpose, chronicling the history of Star Trek since its TV premiere in 1966, and demonstrating how series creator Gene Roddenberry's hopeful vision of the future has affected millions of lives, influenced the development of modern technologies, and shaped our future by presenting an inspirational example of humanity's potential.

As he cruises around Los Angeles in a burgundy-colored Aston Martin DB8, Shatner (in the capable hands of director Julian Jones) introduces us to a wide variety of people whose bright, forward-thinking careers were inspired by Star Trek. Along with personal observations by Star Trek veterans George Takei ('Sulu'), Walter Koenig ('Chekov'), writer D.C. Fontana, and Next Generation alumnus Jonathan Frakes, these top scientists, inventors, and space explorers are combined with Shatner's lively narration and highly humorous editing of Star Trek film clips, archival footage, and expert testimonies to show how Star Trek's fiction has had a ripple effect on scientific fact. As a breezy primer on the cultural, technological, and scientific impact of Star Trek, How William Shatner Changed the World is more entertaining than purely educational, but it's still an excellent program for family viewing and classrooms alike, guaranteed to open bright, young minds to a dazzling universe of exciting possibilities. --Jeff Shannon



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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Captian Kirk is well on DVD
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My oldest son who has Down Syndrom dearly loves Star Treck and Captian Krik and ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Love Star Trek? You'll Love This
Yes, my fellow Trekkies/Trekkers/Fans, this DVD is a must have for your Trek collection. It is just a ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - the coolest "how far we have come" show ever!
ok. so we all have that great uncle, or grandmother, or professor who loves to wax poetic about the good ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Mostly There
I initially watched this on cable, and after viewing my DVD copy, came away somewhat disappointed that the ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Shatner Makes Self-Promotion Easily Enjoyable
Shatner has seemingly made a career out of the art of self-promotion (countless commercials, books and short ... Read More

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