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How William Shatner Changed the World

5.720052h NRMovieDocumentary

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.

DirectorJulian Jones
WritersAlan Handel·Julian Jones
ProducersMalcolm Clark·Susan Werbe

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Cast · Directed by Julian Jones

WSWilliam Shatner
William Shatner
Self - Host / Narrator (voice)
GTGeorge Takei
George Takei
Self
JFJonathan Frakes
Jonathan Frakes
Self
WKWalter Koenig
Walter Koenig
Self (archive footage)
BDBruce Damer
Bruce Damer
Self
MJMae Jemison
Mae Jemison
Self
DF
D.C. Fontana
Self

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