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'''''The Captains''''' is a Canadian ''[[Star Trek]]'' [[Star Trek documentaries and specials|documentary]] which was written, co-produced, and directed by [[William Shatner]]. Its premiere screening was held on {{d|25|July|2011}} in New York and Los Angeles. |
'''''The Captains''''' is a Canadian ''[[Star Trek]]'' [[Star Trek documentaries and specials|documentary]] which was written, co-produced, and directed by [[William Shatner]]. Its premiere screening was held on {{d|25|July|2011}} in New York and Los Angeles. |
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+ | Shatner traveled to Canada, the UK, and the US to interview each of the actors who had helmed their own ''Star Trek'' franchise in the role of its central [[Starfleet]] [[Captain]]. |
| − | Shatner recounted his own experiences and interviewed [[Patrick Stewart]], [[Kate Mulgrew]], [[Scott Bakula]], [[Avery Brooks]], and [[Chris Pine]]. Clips from their respective episodes and/or films were interwoven throughout the interviews along with archival footage and stills. |
+ | Shatner recounted his own ''Star Trek'' experiences and interviewed [[Patrick Stewart]], [[Kate Mulgrew]], [[Scott Bakula]], [[Avery Brooks]], and [[Chris Pine]]. Clips from their respective episodes and/or films were interwoven throughout the interviews along with other archival footage and stills. |
| + | Shatner also interacted with fans and fellow ''Star Trek'' actors at the [[2010]] Las Vegas [[Creation Entertainment|Creation]] [[convention]]. |
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| − | The 97-minute documentary also featured appearances by: [[Rene Auberjonois]], [[Jeri Ryan]], [[John de Lancie]], [[Jonathan Frakes]], [[Sally Kellerman]], [[Walter Koenig]], [[Robert Picardo]], [[Connor Trinneer]], [[Nana Visitor]], [[Grace Lee Whitney]], and included a humorous feature interview with [[Christopher Plummer]] on-stage in Stratford, Ontario. |
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| + | ''The Captains'' also included a humorous feature interview with [[Christopher Plummer]] on-stage in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. |
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| + | The 97-minute documentary also featured appearances by: |
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| + | *[[Rene Auberjonois]] |
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| + | *[[Jonathan Frakes]] |
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| + | *[[Sally Kellerman]] |
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| + | *[[Walter Koenig]] |
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| + | *[[Robert Picardo]] |
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| + | *[[Connor Trinneer]] |
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| + | *[[Nana Visitor]] |
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| + | *[[Grace Lee Whitney]] |
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==Production Credits== |
==Production Credits== |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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| − | * ''[[Star Trek: The Captains' Summit]]'' - |
+ | * ''[[Star Trek: The Captains' Summit]]'' - a 2009 [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] documentary |
* ''[[Star Trek documentaries]]'' - a list of ''Star Trek'' documentaries |
* ''[[Star Trek documentaries]]'' - a list of ''Star Trek'' documentaries |
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Promotional poster for the The Captains documentary
The Captains is a Canadian Star Trek documentary which was written, co-produced, and directed by William Shatner. Its premiere screening was held on 25 July 2011 in New York and Los Angeles.
Shatner traveled to Canada, the UK, and the US to interview each of the actors who had helmed their own Star Trek franchise in the role of its central Starfleet Captain.
Shatner recounted his own Star Trek experiences and interviewed Patrick Stewart, Kate Mulgrew, Scott Bakula, Avery Brooks, and Chris Pine. Clips from their respective episodes and/or films were interwoven throughout the interviews along with other archival footage and stills.
Shatner also interacted with fans and fellow Star Trek actors at the 2010 Las Vegas Creation convention. The Captains also included a humorous feature interview with Christopher Plummer on-stage in Stratford, Ontario, Canada.
The 97-minute documentary also featured appearances by:
- Rene Auberjonois
- Jeri Ryan
- John de Lancie
- Jonathan Frakes
- Sally Kellerman
- Walter Koenig
- Robert Picardo
- Connor Trinneer
- Nana Visitor
- Grace Lee Whitney
Production Credits
William Shatner, Craig Thompson, and David Zappone acted as the film's executive producers and Kevin Layne as creative consultant. It was produced by Le Big Boss Productions in association with Epix, Ballinran Productions, 455 Films, and Melis Productions.
See also
- The Captains Of The Final Frontier - a 2010 A&E Biography documentary
- Star Trek: The Captains' Summit - a 2009 Paramount documentary
- Star Trek documentaries - a list of Star Trek documentaries