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To Be Takei

Name: To Be Takei
Director: Jennifer M. Kroot
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2014-08-22
Cast: George Takei, Brad Takei, Walter Koenig, William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy

Documentary

Over seven decades, actor and activist George Takei journeyed from a World War II internment camp to the helm of the Starship Enterprise, and then to the daily news feeds of five million Facebook fans. Join George and his husband, Brad, on a wacky and profound trek for life, liberty, and love.

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Cast

George TakeiBrad TakeiWalter KoenigWilliam ShatnerLeonard NimoyNichelle NicholsLea SalongaHoward SternTom AmmianoJohn ChoWil WheatonBD Wong

Director

Jennifer M. Kroot

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