Deep Dive: Trekkies (1997)
Film Lens
Trekkies is a 1997 documentary directed by Roger Nygard that focuses on the passionate fans of Star Trek, known as Trekkies. The film features interviews with various fans, including those who dress as Klingons and members of fan clubs dedicated to actor Brent Spiner. It captures the diverse expressions of fandom at events like the Fantasticon science fiction convention in Los Angeles, where the initial filming took place.
Presented by Denise Crosby, who played Tasha Yar in Star Trek: The Next Generation, the documentary aims to provide a nuanced portrayal of Trekkies, moving beyond stereotypes. Critics noted the film's structure, which balances the initial shock of fan behavior with deeper insights into their backgrounds, making it a thoughtful examination of the Star Trek phenomenon.
Why Watch
- •Meet passionate Trekkies at the Fantasticon convention.
- •See Barbara Adams in her Starfleet uniform in court.
- •Find out how fans react to stereotypes.
Did You Know
•Trekkies was released in the US on May 21, 1999.
•Denise Crosby suggested the documentary after working with Roger Nygard in 1991.
•Barbara Adams wore her Starfleet uniform to the 1996 Clinton Whitewater hearings.
•The film was in competition with Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.
Perfect For
Star Trek fansDocumentary loversScience fiction enthusiasts