Get a Life!

2012 0h 58m EN

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★6.8TMDB · 9

Documentary

Synopsis

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An EPIX Original documentary directed by William Shatner, based on his hugely popular book, in which he examines the cultural phenomena of STAR TREK, its fan-following and his own role within it.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

William Shatner
Self
René Auberjonois
Self
John Cho
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Terry Farrell
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Dominic Keating
Self
Nichelle Nichols
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John Paladin
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Connor Trinneer
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: William Shatner
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 58-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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3 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "The Captains Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by William Shatner, shot by Kevin Layne. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Joseph Kornbrodt shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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William Shatner and René Auberjonois and John Cho carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2016901 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

William Shatner directs. Kevin Layne behind the camera. Joseph Kornbrodt cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 58-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 14 years ago.
3Part of the "The Captains Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by William Shatner, shot by Kevin Layne. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Joseph Kornbrodt shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7William Shatner and René Auberjonois and John Cho carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt2016901 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Kevin Layne
Editing: Joseph Kornbrodt
Runtime: 58 min · 0h 58m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Get a Life! (2012)

Part of

The Captains Collection

William Shatner's incredible documentary sequels are and in-depth look at the creation, evolution and legacy of Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek come to life. The movies are true sequels, produced by William Shatner himself, stitched together across four years from 2011 to 2014.