Shatner's "Get a Life" film

[Rico]

The documentary that Shatner has been filming at various cons for awhile now will make it's debut at Comic Con on July 14th.  I'm excited to see this!

A short preview from William Shatner's Get a Life! documentary is now available on Shatner's YouTube page.

Get a Life! is the "exploration of strangers who have for years attended conventions..." and the film will reveal "a fun and touching side of the fanfare surrounding Star Trek, and examine the thrill of what's happening at these fantasy conventions and the enduring popularity of the film and TV series."

"Who ARE these people?" asked Shatner, who then showed a sampling of Star Trek fans; young and old, healthy and disabled, many in Star Trek uniforms or costumes.

"I never really fully comprehended the levels to which this science-fiction show reached the souls of people," said Shatner.

In the short clip, some fans explain the impact that Star Trek had on them, including career decisions.

Get a Life! will debut July 14 at the San Diego Comic-con and will premiere on July 28 at 8 PM EST on the EPIX Channel.

Preview William Shatner's Get a Life

[Bryancd]

A kinder, gentler Shat. :)

[davekill]

One day he may even become a fan.
Bill would do some awesome fan films.

[Zarabeth32]

This looks very interesting. I'm very touched by that young man with the special needs.

Z

[ChrisMC]

Brought a tear to me eye!

[WillEagle]

That looks really good! Can't wait to see it.

[Ktrek]

Epix premiered this last night and anyone who wants to see it can get a two week trial by just signing up with your email address. There's no credit card taken or anything that you have to do to cancel. My wife and I watched this today and it was enjoyable. I don't think there is anything enlightening about the documentary at all. In fact if you have seen Trekkies you would find it pretty similar. I'm glad I watched it because I am a Star Trek fan and fandom is all part of it. I would add that the streaming video quality was very good although I could not get it to work last night when it premiered. I guess too many fans had signed up to see it. Maybe Roddenberry's Trek Nation will be better.

Kevin