How William Shatner Changed the World (2005)

6.1/10 120 min Documentary

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.

Cast

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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