TO BE TAKEI
Written and Directed by Jennifer M. Kroot
Edited by Bill Weber
Produced by Gerry Kim, Mayuran Tiruchelvam, and Jennifer M. Kroot
From outer space to Capitol Hill, from the silver screen to YouTube, the legendary George Takei has blazed his own trail while conquering new frontiers with a beaming trademark grin. Oh, my! To Be Takei is a look at the many roles played by eclectic 77-year-old actor/activist George Takei. His wit, humor and grace have helped him to become an internationally beloved figure and Internet phenomenon with 7-million Facebook fans and counting. The film offers unprecedented access to the daily life of George and his husband/business partner Brad and chronicles George's fascinating personal journey from Japanese American internment camp to his iconic and groundbreaking role as Sulu on "Star Trek," and his rise as an pop culture icon.
2014 Sundance Film Festival
2014 Hot Docs Film Festival
2014 Frameline Film Festival
Centerpiece Documentary