Which Star Trek Captains Faced Personal Toll for Their Iconic Roles?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the documentary film "The Captains," directed by William Shatner, which explores the personal toll experienced by actors portraying Star Trek captains. Participants reflect on the themes presented in the film, including the impact on the actors' lives and their relationships with family.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note that the film reveals significant personal challenges faced by the actors, with Shatner sharing his own struggles after the original series.
  • Kate Mulgrew's comments about her children never watching "Voyager" and their resentment towards the time she dedicated to the role are highlighted by participants.
  • There are mixed feelings about Avery Brooks, with one participant describing him as "strange" but expressing admiration.
  • Some participants express curiosity about the availability of the documentary on streaming platforms like Netflix.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the theme of personal toll discussed in the documentary, but there are differing views on the implications of Mulgrew's children's feelings and the overall quality of "Voyager."

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect personal opinions and experiences rather than established facts about the actors or the series.

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The Captains is a feature length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors whom have portrayed Starship captains within the illustrious science-fiction franchise...
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1946421/

I almost had to force myself to watch this, but out of curiosity I did and was quite surprised. It drags at times but was often interesting. What I found to be most interesting was the central theme of the huge personal toll these rolls took on their lives.

I already knew this but Shatner references it in the film. After the original series, little did my friends and I know, he was broke and living in a trailer in the San Fernando valley; just about 40 minutes away.

Kate Mulgrew said that to this day, her kids never have and will not watch Voyager. They still resent that it took so much of her time.

Avery Brooks is one strange dude.

It is available for streaming, at Netflix.
 
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Voyager was like the best one too I feel sorry for Kate now she will never know how the voyage gets home!
 
Why wouldn't Kate know? Aside from here being there for filming, it's her kids who've never watched it.
 
Ivan Seeking said:
Avery Brooks is one strange dude.

Man, is he ever but I love him.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AECEnj6r6k8

I saw The Captains a few months ago and enjoyed it more than I thought I would.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk-Iruh7x1M