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How William Shatner Changed The World(2005)
Status: Released
Date: 2005-11-13
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Time: 2h 0m
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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.
Languages: English.
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Canada
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Handel Productions
Movie: How William Shatner Changed The World
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William Shatner
Self - Host / Narrator (voice)
George Takei
Self
Jonathan Frakes
Self
Walter Koenig
Self (archive footage)
Bruce Damer
Self
Mae Jemison
Self
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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.
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2005-11-13
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