Stardate Revisited - The Origin of Star Trek: The Next Generation

Stardate Revisited - The Origin of Star Trek: The Next Generation

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Stardate Revisited - The Origin of Star Trek: The Next Generation

2012

1h 31m

5.5(2 votes)

Documentary

Overview

Feature-length documentary offering the definitive look at the making of the iconic science fiction classic; STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION! Includes never-before-seen revealing behind-the-scenes footage, newly found screen tests, and fascinating all-new interviews with the key creative personnel from the show, as well as the entire regular cast.

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5 members

Production

Rick Berman

Self

Rick Berman

Acting

LeVar Burton

Self

LeVar Burton

Directing

James L. Conway

Self

James L. Conway

Acting

Denise Crosby

Self

Denise Crosby

Acting

John Wentworth

Self

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