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The Sixty-Year Mission: How Star Trek Changed Television and the World

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The Sixty-Year Mission charts the remarkable voyage of a cultural phenomenon that refused to stay on the screen. Through rare archival material and intimate conversations with the people who shaped its universe, the film explores how Star Trek challenged the conventions of television--and gave millions of viewers a new vocabulary for talking about humanity, technology, and what comes next. This is the story of the artists, ideas, and fans who kept Gene Roddenberry's remarkable vision of the future alive.
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Michael S 20 hrs ago Amazing documentary that was everything I’d expect from the Treksperts and more. Exceeded my expectations and I can’t wait for the sequel(s)! See more RANDALL 1 day ago A great story delivered by a documentary on the history of the original series. As a long time fan, I learned things that I didnt know and it was nice to see the remaining cast tell their stories. The main theme was Star Treks roots in diversity which I feel everyone should hear. See more Read all reviews
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Mark A. Altman

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William Shatner

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Jonathan Frakes

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Simon Pegg

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Brent Spiner

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Gates McFadden

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Synopsis The Sixty-Year Mission charts the remarkable voyage of a cultural phenomenon that refused to stay on the screen. Through rare archival material and intimate conversations with the people who shaped its universe, the film explores how Star Trek challenged the conventions of television--and gave millions of viewers a new vocabulary for talking about humanity, technology, and what comes next. This is the story of the artists, ideas, and fans who kept Gene Roddenberry's remarkable vision of the future alive.
Director
Mark A. Altman
Producer
Aaron Rattner
Screenwriter
Mark A. Altman
Distributor
Regal Cinemas
Production Co
Altman Squared Entertainment, Galaxie Productions, Vital Signs Entertainment
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 9, 2026, Limited
Runtime
2h 14m
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