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Released
2016 · FILM

Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen

Directed by
Roger Lay Jr
Written by
Roger Lay Jr
Runtime
146 min
DocumentaryScience Fiction

Synopsis

In honor of Star Trek's 50th anniversary, this two-hour documentary provides an in-depth, candid look at the enduring legacy of the franchise, tracing the original series' cancellation and its eventual revival as one of Hollywood's most successful film series. The documentary includes new interviews with key creative and production personnel, as well as previously unseen images from the making of all six classic Star Trek films. It also covers details about various unproduced theatrical projects, including *The God Thing*, *Star Trek: Planet of the Titans*, *Star Trek: The Academy Years*, and several other abandoned big-screen ventures for the crew of the Enterprise. The documentary is divided into five chapters: Chapter 1 - The New Frontier: Resurrecting Star Trek; Chapter 2 - Maiden Voyage: Making Star Trek The Motion Picture; Chapter 3 - The Genesis Effect: Engineering The Wrath of Khan; Chapter 4 - The Dream Is Alive: The Continuing Mission; and Chapter 5 - End of an Era: Charting The Undiscovered Country.

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Principal cast & crew: 12

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Edited by Roger Lay JrShot by Kris Edwards

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