
To Be Takei (2014)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 34min
- Documentary, Biography
- 22 Aug 2014 (USA)
- Movie
- 1 nomination.
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Cast
George Takei | ... |
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Brad Takei | ... |
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Walter Koenig | ... |
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William Shatner | ... |
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Tom Ammiano | ... |
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Antonio Brown | ... |
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John Cho | ... |
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Daniel Inouye | ... |
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Jay Kuo |
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Telly Leung | ... |
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Norman Mineta | ... |
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Nichelle Nichols | ... |
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Leonard Nimoy | ... |
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Eddie Paskey | ... |
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Lea Salonga | ... |
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Dan Savage | ... |
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Jeff Selby | ... |
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Howard Stern | ... |
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Lorenzo Thione |
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Wil Wheaton | ... |
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BD Wong | ... |
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Jimi Yamaichi |
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Directed by
Jennifer M. Kroot |
Produced by
Gerry Kim | ... | producer |
Jennifer M. Kroot | ... | producer |
Mayuran Tiruchelvam | ... | producer |
Music by
Michael Hearst |
Cinematography by
Christopher Million |
Film Editing by
Shane King | ... | (additional editing) |
Bill Weber |
Editorial Department
Joel Carter | ... | assistant editor |
Jesse Spencer | ... | additional editor |
Makeup Department
Galaxy San Juan | ... | key makeup artist |
Sound Department
Ada Douglass | ... | sound mixer |
Jim Granato | ... | sound recordist: additional |
Lora Hirschberg | ... | sound edit & mix |
Shane King | ... | sound recordist |
Scott Levine | ... | digital editorial services |
Keith Nolan | ... | sound mixer |
Bonnie Wild | ... | assistant re-recording mixer |
Nikolas Zasimczuk | ... | sound mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
Giacomo Belletti | ... | additional cinematogrpher |
Matt Bockelman | ... | additional cinematographer |
Kelly Duda | ... | photographer |
Saro Varjabedian | ... | additional cinematographer |
Animation Department
Jim Gaines | ... | animation director |
Additional Crew
Nadja Mark | ... | Fundraising and Development Consultant |
Chad Mathis | ... | legal services |
Chris Perez | ... | production counsel (as Christopher L. Perez) |
Thanks
Brock DeShane | ... | thanks |
Kelly Duda | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Starz Digital Media (2014) (United States)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Anthology Film Archives (fiscal sponsor)
- California Civil Liberties Public Education Program (CCLPEP) (grant)
- Frameline Completion Fund (grant)
- International Documentary Association (IDA) (fiscal sponsor)
- Japanese American Museum of San Jose (partner)
- Pacific Pioneer Fund (grant)
- Skywalker Sound (audio post facility)
- The Clearance Lab (clearances)
- Visual Icon (Exclusive Clip And Still Licensing)
Storyline
Plot Summary |
From outer space to Capitol Hill, from the silver screen to YouTube, the legendary George Takei has blazed his own trail while conquering new frontiers with a beaming trademark grin. Oh, my! To Be Takei is a look at the many roles played by eclectic 77-year-old actor/activist George Takei. His wit, humor and grace have helped him to become an internationally beloved figure and Internet phenomenon with 7-million Facebook fans and counting. The film offers unprecedented access to the daily life of George and his husband/business partner Brad and chronicles George's fascinating personal journey from Japanese American internment camp to his iconic and groundbreaking role as Sulu on "Star Trek," and his rise as an pop culture icon. Written by Official site |
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Taglines | A star's trek for life, liberty and love. See more » |
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Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Box Office
Opening Weekend United States | $1,194, 19 Sep 2014 |
Did You Know?
Movie Connections | Features Playhouse 90 (1956). See more » |
Soundtracks | Theme From 'A Summer Place' See more » |
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. See more » |