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Tabitha · 1st July 2002, 07:23 AM

I recently read Shatner's book "Get a Life", and just this evening I came across the 1997 documentary Trekkies. Check out its IMDB entry. It is fairly similar in tone to Shatner's book, and several of the same fans show up in both. I was wondering if anyone has seen it?

I sat there in quiet wonder at some of the quite mad things I saw. Like the "Whitewater" juror who wore full trek regalia to the trial, and likes to be called "Commander". Now, don't get me wrong, I really like trek, but I can't imagine it taking over my life in quite the way it had with some of those people.

There were several stories from some of the cast members about their encounters with fanatics - Jimmy Doohan had some bloke trying to get a sample of his blood for 20 years! He also told a heartfelt story of one particular fan he apparently brought back from the brink of suicide - I almost teared up myself.

Any thoughts or comments?

Technomage · 1st July 2002, 11:02 AM

I haven't seen it, but I have heard about it and would like to see it. The trouble is, these sorts of programs rarely get aired here in New Zealand, so it is unlikely I will ever see it.

Tabitha · 1st July 2002, 06:35 PM

I knnow what you mean - I only caught it as I was flicking, I had no idea it was going to be on. I think it is availble on VCR though, if that's any help.

Dave · 1st July 2002, 09:18 PM

I would like to see it. I read about it, this was the one made by Denise Crosby (Tasha Yar), yes?

As far as I know it has never been on British TV either.

Tabitha · 1st July 2002, 10:50 PM

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Originally posted by Dave
I would like to see it. I read about it, this was the one made by Denise Crosby (Tasha Yar), yes?

As far as I know it has never been on British TV either.

That's the one I mean, yep. Definitely worth watching if you can catch it.

imported_Data · 25th July 2002, 09:35 PM

I saw Trekkies at Blockbuster once, so if there's one in your area or a similar enterprise, they might have it.

cptkirksgirl · 30th December 2002, 07:53 PM

I actually own it! I received it as a present... it's pretty funny. Every Trek fans should see it at least once. There are some very extreme fans showcased on the video... great costumes! I watched it with a bunch of friends and everyone had a good laugh.

Here's a few other fun Trek item:
"Trek Chicks Rock" T-Shirt
Select "Page 2" in the drop-down menu.

Star Trek Uniform Patterns - Pics of fans wearing them, too!

1st July 2002, 07:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tabitha Save Angel! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,638	Trekkies (1997) - Documentary I recently read Shatner's book "Get a Life", and just this evening I came across the 1997 documentary Trekkies. Check out its IMDB entry. It is fairly similar in tone to Shatner's book, and several of the same fans show up in both. I was wondering if anyone has seen it? I sat there in quiet wonder at some of the quite mad things I saw. Like the "Whitewater" juror who wore full trek regalia to the trial, and likes to be called "Commander". Now, don't get me wrong, I really like trek, but I can't imagine it taking over my life in quite the way it had with some of those people. There were several stories from some of the cast members about their encounters with fanatics - Jimmy Doohan had some bloke trying to get a sample of his blood for 20 years! He also told a heartfelt story of one particular fan he apparently brought back from the brink of suicide - I almost teared up myself. Any thoughts or comments?

30th December 2002, 07:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
cptkirksgirl Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3	Funny! I actually own it! I received it as a present... it's pretty funny. Every Trek fans should see it at least once. There are some very extreme fans showcased on the video... great costumes! I watched it with a bunch of friends and everyone had a good laugh. Here's a few other fun Trek item: "Trek Chicks Rock" T-Shirt Select "Page 2" in the drop-down menu. Star Trek Uniform Patterns - Pics of fans wearing them, too!

1st July 2002, 11:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Technomage Chocolate Connoisseur. Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 148	I haven't seen it, but I have heard about it and would like to see it. The trouble is, these sorts of programs rarely get aired here in New Zealand, so it is unlikely I will ever see it.

1st July 2002, 06:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tabitha Save Angel! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,638	I knnow what you mean - I only caught it as I was flicking, I had no idea it was going to be on. I think it is availble on VCR though, if that's any help.

1st July 2002, 09:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,531	I would like to see it. I read about it, this was the one made by Denise Crosby (Tasha Yar), yes? As far as I know it has never been on British TV either.

25th July 2002, 09:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
imported_Data 'meba Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Alaska Posts: 362	I saw Trekkies at Blockbuster once, so if there's one in your area or a similar enterprise, they might have it.