Introduction

The Real Story investigates the life of “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry and reveals actual scientific advances that inspired the series or were inspired by its fiction.

Outline

The biggest movie and TV franchise of all time, Star Trek spawned more than 700 TV episodes and twelve films.

Creator Gene Roddenberry’s vision of the future helped inspire today’s scientists to develop the first scientific principles of teleportation, the creation of artificial intelligence, androids, and more.

Now, scientists, series producers, the first Trekkies, and Spock himself, Leonard Nimoy, provide new insights into a show that inspired audiences everywhere to create a better world.

Production & Filming Details

• Original Network: Smithsonian Channel.
• Release Date: 30 June 2013.
• Running Time: 46 minutes.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.