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Canadian acting legend William Shatner takes viewers inside the creation of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the bold attempt in 1986 to recreate the success of the original television series, in which Shatner played Captain James T. Kirk. The documentary, directed, written and presented by Shatner reveals the drama, chaos and controversy behind the scenes as producers tried to make lighting strike twice. Not only were the beloved original characters of Kirk, Spock and McCoy excluded from the new series, the studio also attempted to block the involvement of the creator of the original series - Gene Roddenberry. Few believed it would work including those closest to the production. Yet Star Trek: The Next Generation went on to enormous success lasting seven seasons and spawning the multi-billion dollar Star Trek franchise, which continues to the present day. Now, more than 25 years later, William Shatner brings together the cast, crew and fans of Star Trek: The Next Generation to present an intimate look inside the development of a television series that became a benchmark for many of the high profile science fiction series that we enjoy today.
William Shatner, the original Captain Kirk, takes an intimate look at the creation of an iconic television series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, through the eyes of the writers, producers, actors and executives who were involved, many of whom have never before told their story on film. Directed by William Shatner, (who also conducts the interviews), what emerges is a tale of power struggles, ego clashes and most importantly, the legacy of the man behind the legend: Gene Roddenberry.
William Shatner
Self - Host
D.C. Fontana
Self - Writer & Script Consultant, Star Trek: TOS
David Gerrold
Self - Writer, Star Trek: TOS
Maurice Hurley
Self - Television Writer & Producer
Rick Berman
Self - Vice President, Paramount Network Television
Jeffrey Katzenberg
Self - Executive, Paramount Pictures
Richard Arnold
Self - Research Consultant, Star Trek: TNG
Jeffrey M. Hayes
Self - Television Producer, Paramount Network Television
John Pike
Self - President, Paramount Network Television
Susan Sackett
Self - Secretary to Gene Roddenberry
John de Lancie
Self - Q, Star Trek: TNG
Denise Crosby
Self - Lt. Tasha Yar, Star Trek: TNG
Patrick Stewart
Self - Capt. Jean Luc Picard, Star Trek: TNG
Ronald D. Moore
Self - Writer, Star Trek: TNG
David Livingston
Self - Producer, Star Trek: TNG
Herman F. Zimmerman
Self - Original Set Designer, Star Trek: TNG
Michael Okuda
Self - Scenic Art Supervisor, Star Trek: TNG
Brannon Braga
Self - Writer, Star Trek: TNG
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