Chaos on the Bridge

A genial, gossipy look backstage at a beloved show's rocky birth, full of fond anecdotes and mild score-settling.

Directed by

William Shatner

Genres

Tv movie, Documentary, Science fiction

Starring

Denise Crosby, John de Lancie, Jonathan Frakes

Tagline

The Untold Story Behind an Iconic Sci-Fi Franchise

Overview

Canadian acting legend William Shatner takes viewers inside the creation of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the bold attempt in 1986 to recreate the success of the original television series, in which Shatner played Captain James T. Kirk.

How it feels

Warm, earnest and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Art, work, media, ambition

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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