
From a television series that barely lasted three seasons in the 1960s, Star Trek has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry involving several spin-off series, numerous movies, and countless merchandise items. This phenomenon is due to the series' legions of rabidly devoted fans, popularly known as "Trekkies". Star Trek actress Denise Crosby provides an affectionate and humorous look at some of these people, who demonstrate how Star Trek has affected and even shaped their ... (Full plot summary below)
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From a television series that barely lasted three seasons in the 1960s, Star Trek has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry involving several spin-off series, numerous movies, and countless merchandise items. This phenomenon is due to the series' legions of rabidly devoted fans, popularly known as "Trekkies". Star Trek actress Denise Crosby provides an affectionate and humorous look at some of these people, who demonstrate how Star Trek has affected and even shaped their lives. Several members of the series' cast and creative team also describe what the series and its fans mean to them.
Leave your thoughts about Trekkies.
| Juicy CerebellumAlex SandellI actually know quite a few of the people in this. Creepy. |
| rec.arts.movies.reviewsSusan GrangerMy enjoyment of this sci-fi series is nothing compared with the fanaticism of hard-core devotees of Gene Roddenberry's cultural phenomenon. |
| Old School ReviewsJohn A. Nesbitgain a little greater appreciation for the genius of Roddenberry's phenomenon |
| Film Journal InternationalThom BennettServes as a funny and insightful glimpse into the world of that strangest creature of all--the 'Star Trek' fan. |
| TheMovieReport.comMichael DequinaAll of this holds a strange fascination, but it does get somewhat redundant after a while. |
| User ReviewMoochie/Smiles DThought this was very interesting.And yes i am a trekkie. |
| User ReviewJess HHilarious. There is nothing funnier than real people. |
| User ReviewEric F"Peter, this is the worst time you could have called! Go away!" |
| User ReviewDana DOh god, this movie still rules. Haven't seen it in 10 years and the nerds are still amazing. |
| User ReviewGabe ROne of my favorite docs ever! Very funny. |