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Trekkies

Trekkies

1997
Documentary
1h 26m
From a TV series that barely lasted three seasons in the 1960s, "Star Trek" has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry involving several spin-off series, numerous movies, and countless merchandise items. This phenomenon is due to the show's legions of rabidly devoted fans, popularly known as "Trekkies." "Star Trek" actress Denise Crosby provides an affectionate and humorous look at some of these people, who demonstrate how "Star Trek" has affected and even shaped their lives. Several members of the show's cast and creative team also describe what the series and its fans mean to them. (imdb)
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Trekkies

1997
Documentary
1h 26m
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Rated 29 Jan 2009
72
55th
I'll get this out, I love Star Trek but I wouldn't consider myself a trekkie or trekker, just a fan. I can't deny it would be pretty awesome to go to a Star Trek dentist though. As a documentary it's not Earth-shattering and feels like a made-for-TV doc but it's still an entertaining watch. Yes some of the people are socially awkward and take Star Trek to extremes but, for the most part, the documentary makes a good case for people having fun in relation to a TV show they love.
Rated 19 Dec 2008
85
70th
While some people come off a bit sad, most of them are just enjoying a hobby and it is pretty interesting to to see how this little world worked at its peak.
Rated 25 May 2007
80
63rd
funny, but hollow and exploitive. Scary too.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
58th
Pretty solidly interesting & entertaining, & recomended. The talking head format should lend itself well to video, and i could have had it shorter and been left wanting more. The coolest thing is the warm message, although i question if this picture will change anyone's idea of what trek fans are like.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
57th
other than the fact that it gets awfully sappy at the end, this is a pretty damn funny movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
77
60th
Entertaining for what it is. Humorous without mocking its subject. Made me want to watch some Star Trek.
Rated 18 Aug 2007
75
73rd
One of my favorite documentaries, Trekkies appeals to both casual and hard-core fans of Star Trek.
Rated 25 Sep 2007
70
41st
Creepy--but funny--but creepy.
Rated 20 Oct 2007
10
0th
It's already difficult for me to like Star Trek. This movie makes it more so.
Rated 29 Oct 2007
58
46th
Hilarious and engrossing look into the world of Star Trek fandom.
Rated 06 Dec 2008
92
59th
Hilarious, engaging, and an interesting case study in testing the limits of the exploitation of subjects in mainstream documentary.
Rated 09 Jun 2010
68
33rd
As an unashamed Trekkie (how did you guess) this is the film equivalent of videoing a child while you tell them Father Christmas doesn't exist. Well made but analysing your childhood favourite and mental escape zone made me a partial viewer
Rated 10 Oct 2010
67
57th
Feels pretty unprofessional but still entertaining.
Rated 01 Feb 2013
88
65th
Terrifying
Rated 14 Jul 2013
69
44th
A rather warm look at Star Trek fans without patronising or making fun of them. Obviously some of the stars are a bit out there but I do like the Star Trek cast & crew's genuine appreciation (and a fair few of their stories are really nice). It doesn't overstay it's welcome nor does it try and make any bold statements: it just shows you a group of fans and their love of Star Trek. Likely better than most of the TV show too.
Rated 11 Nov 2018
70
36th
interesting topic but just an ok doc
Rated 20 Jun 2019
7
57th
7+ , Perdede- İstanbul Modern.
Rated 30 May 2022
63
24th
Wandering, scattered documentary oscillates between an affectionate portrait of folks indulging a passion, and the viewer feeling trapped and cornered by those very same folks as they bore you with their obsession. Could have benefited from some tightening; a lack of probing questioning leaves the impression that it may well be a cheap extended promo for the STAR TREK brand than anything else. Likely to be more interesting if TREK or the fandom is already of interest.

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