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To Be Takei

  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 34m
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6.9/10
1.5K
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To Be Takei (2014)
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A look at the many roles played by eclectic actor/activist George Takei, whose wit, humor and grace have helped him to become an internationally beloved figure and Internet phenomenon with 7... Read allA look at the many roles played by eclectic actor/activist George Takei, whose wit, humor and grace have helped him to become an internationally beloved figure and Internet phenomenon with 7-million Facebook fans and counting.A look at the many roles played by eclectic actor/activist George Takei, whose wit, humor and grace have helped him to become an internationally beloved figure and Internet phenomenon with 7-million Facebook fans and counting.

  • Director
    • Jennifer M. Kroot
  • Stars
    • George Takei
    • Brad Takei
    • Walter Koenig
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jennifer M. Kroot
    • Stars
      • George Takei
      • Brad Takei
      • Walter Koenig
    • 8User reviews
    • 62Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Photos17

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    George Takei
    George Takei
    • Self
    Brad Takei
    Brad Takei
    • Self
    • (as Brad Takei)
    Walter Koenig
    Walter Koenig
    • Self
    William Shatner
    William Shatner
    • Self
    Tom Ammiano
    • Self
    Antonio Brown
    • Self
    John Cho
    John Cho
    • Self
    Daniel Inouye
    Daniel Inouye
    • Self
    Jay Kuo
    Telly Leung
    Telly Leung
    • Self
    Norman Mineta
    • Self
    Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols
    • Self
    Leonard Nimoy
    Leonard Nimoy
    • Self
    Eddie Paskey
    Eddie Paskey
    • Self
    Lea Salonga
    Lea Salonga
    • Self
    Dan Savage
    Dan Savage
    • Self
    Jeff Selby
    Jeff Selby
    • Self
    Howard Stern
    Howard Stern
    • Self
    • Director
      • Jennifer M. Kroot
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Quotes

      George Takei: Oh, well what do you know? There's a billboard with Bill Shatner and he's got this tape over his mouth... as well there should be.

    • Connections
      Features Playhouse 90 (1956)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme From 'A Summer Place'
      Written by Max Steiner

      Performed by Percy Faith

    User reviews8

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    10/10
    Life's an adventure
    George Takei is best known as Hikaru Sulu on Star Trek. This documentary does hook on this role but does not linger for too long. The in-depth view of this extraordinary Asian-American. George survived the Asian internment camps during WWII in Arkansas. A chapter not often spoken about in our American history, this was tough. George fought the Hollywood stereotype of Asians on film and TV. He also has served as a role model as a gay man who came out late in life. Along with his life long partner Brad, this movie masterfully showcases a full life. A brilliant on screen look behind this well known pop culture icon. A fascinating look into one man's extraordinary life.
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    • Aug 26, 2014

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 22, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The George Takei Documentary Project
    • Production companies
      • Dodgeville Films
      • Rainbow Shooting Star Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $52,823
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $22,846
      • Aug 24, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $52,823
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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