To Be Takei

To Be Takei

A star’s trek for life, liberty, and love.

NR 2014 · 94 min · ★ 7.2 · Documentary

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.

Directed by Jennifer M. Kroot

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