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How William Shatner Changed The World
Genres
Documentary
Overview
William Shatner presents a light-hearted look at how the "Star Trek" TV series have influenced and inspired today's technologies, including: cell phones, medical imaging, computers and software, SETI, MP3 players and iPods, virtual reality, and spaceship propulsion.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
120 min
Release Date
2005-11-13
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
8
Vote Average
6.1
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
William Shatner
Self - Host / Narrator (voice)
George Takei
Self
Jonathan Frakes
Self
Walter Koenig
Self (archive footage)
Bruce Damer
Self
Mae Jemison
Self
D.C. Fontana
Self
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