: Stephen Hawking , Neil deGrasse Tyson , Michio Kaku , and astronaut Chris Hadfield .
The 2017 documentary features William Shatner as he explores how the optimistic vision of Star Trek has influenced real-world science, innovation, and culture. Directed by J. Craig Thompson , the film follows Shatner's global journey to interview legendary figures in both science and entertainment. Core Themes & Plot
The documentary features a diverse cast of experts and celebrities who share how Star Trek impacted their lives: The_Truth_Is_In_The_Stars_2017-Altadefinizione_...
The central question of the film is whether modern society has the capacity to live up to the inclusive, utopian future envisioned by Gene Roddenberry.
: Interviewees like Seth MacFarlane discuss the shift from Star Trek 's hopeful future to the darker, dystopian themes common in modern science fiction. : Stephen Hawking , Neil deGrasse Tyson ,
: Shatner visits locations like the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and Cambridge University to discuss how sci-fi imagination fuels scientific discovery.
: Reviewers often describe the film as a "sincere personal discovery" for Shatner. While some critics found the narrative slightly disjointed or "meandering," most praised the interactions with Hawking and the high-quality visuals of the Cambridge segments. Craig Thompson , the film follows Shatner's global
: At 86 years old during filming, Shatner reflects on his own mortality and his legacy, leading to a climax where he meets with Stephen Hawking to ask "big questions" about existence. Notable Interviewees