How William Shatner Changed The World

How William Shatner Changed The World (2005)

November 13th, 20052h 0min

Documentary
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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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