How William Shatner Changed The World (2005)
• November 13th, 2005 • 2h 0min
Documentary
Overview
William Shatner presents a light-hearted look at how the "Star Trek" TV series have influenced and inspired today's technologies, including: cell phones, medical imaging, computers and software, SETI, MP3 players and iPods, virtual reality, and spaceship propulsion.
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