I rented this a while ago when hubby was on a business trip. I think he still hasn't come to terms with the fact that he has married a trekkie, so I try to oblige him by indulging when he is not around. He should just thank his lucky stars I'm not hard-core.
My favorite movie? "The Undiscovered Country" when the Klingon moon of Praxis blows up and forces the Klingons and Federation to make peace. Corny and Kirk is irritating but I like the jokes and the familiarity. Love the music from that soundtrack, too. Very spooky.
Anyhow, I rented "Trekkies" and was really amazed at the depth of people's emotional attachment to this series. Lots of great ideals that people really buy into. And I think that those ideals are more of the attraction than the gizmos.
After I saw the documentary, I wanted to go to a Trekkie convention. Hubby was aghast, "Why would you do that?" he breathed.
Well, because it is interesting.
I will probably have to go in Tokyo if I ever go at all. Come to think of it, that could be really cool. Seeing this whole thing through another cultural filter.
PS Captain Picard is the character who inspired me to find bald men attractive! Go Patrick Stewart!