Name: To Be Takei
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2014
Duration: 94 min
Cast: George Takei, Brad Takei, Walter Koenig, William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy

What To Be Takei Is About

As a child, George Takei and his family were shut in internment camps in the United States during the Second World War because they were of Japanese descent. Years later he played Sulu at the helm of the Enterprise, and later still became one of the most followed people on the internet. The documentary tells these three lives together with his daily life alongside his husband Brad. Takei only came out in 2005, after the veto of a same sex marriage bill. It does not hide the long running friction with the Star Trek cast either.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is To Be Takei about?

As a child, George Takei and his family were shut in internment camps in the United States during the Second World War because they were of Japanese descent. Years later he played Sulu at the helm of the Enterprise, and later still became one of the most followed people on the internet.

Where can I watch To Be Takei?

To Be Takei is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is To Be Takei?

To Be Takei runs for 94 minutes (1h 34m).

When did To Be Takei come out?

To Be Takei was released in 2014.

Who directed To Be Takei?

To Be Takei was directed by Jennifer M. Kroot.

Who stars in To Be Takei?

To Be Takei stars George Takei, Brad Takei, Walter Koenig, William Shatner.

What is To Be Takei's rating?

To Be Takei holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.