To Be Takei(2014)
A star’s trek for life, liberty, and love.
To Be Takei Synopsis
Over seven decades, actor and activist George Takei journeyed from a World War II internment camp to the helm of the Starship Enterprise, and then to the daily news feeds of five million Facebook fans. Join George and his husband, Brad, on a wacky and profound trek for life, liberty, and love.
To Be Takei (2014) is a documentary film directed by Jennifer M. Kroot, released on August 22, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars George Takei, Brad Takei, Walter Koenig and William Shatner. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 79 ratings.
- Director:
- Jennifer M. Kroot
- Producers:
- Jennifer M. Kroot, Gerry Kim, Mayuran Tiruchelvam
- Cinematographer:
- Christopher Million
- Production:
- Rainbow Shooting Star Pictures, Dodgeville Films
- Status:
- Released
To Be Takei (2014) Trailer
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To Be Takei Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Takei
as Self
- Brad Takei
Brad Takei
as Self
Walter Koenig
as Self
William Shatner
as Self
Leonard Nimoy
as Self
Nichelle Nichols
as Self
Lea Salonga
as Self
Howard Stern
as Self
- Tom Ammiano
Tom Ammiano
as Self
John Cho
as Self
Wil Wheaton
as Self
BD Wong
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jennifer M. Kroot, produced by Jennifer M. Kroot, Gerry Kim and Mayuran Tiruchelvam.
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To Be Takei Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 79 ratings.
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To Be Takei – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch To Be Takei online?
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To Be Takei (2014) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in To Be Takei?
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The main cast of To Be Takei (2014) includes George Takei, Brad Takei, Walter Koenig, William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. The film was directed by Jennifer M. Kroot. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was To Be Takei released?
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To Be Takei was released on August 22, 2014 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is To Be Takei worth watching?
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To Be Takei (2014) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 79 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for To Be Takei?
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