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Sulu Documentary Unearths Lost Fan Film
10 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A lost 1985 student Star Trek film featuring George Takei is now public.
- The documentary explores Star Trek's impact on diversity and inclusion.
- Tribeca Films will release the documentary digitally on February 17.
A newly acquired documentary, "Beam Me Up, Sulu," is set to offer audiences a unique glimpse into the world of Star Trek fandom. Tribeca Films is distributing the feature, which centers on a previously lost student film from 1985 starring George Takei. This discovery promises to delve into the history of fan creations and their significance.
The documentary, directed by Timour Gregory and Sasha Schneider, aims to uncover the deep emotional connections fans have with the Star Trek universe. Directors noted their interest in understanding the passion behind fan films and George Takei's involvement, tracing it back to the show's core message of "infinite diversity in infinite combinations."
George Takei emphasized the film's broader relevance, stating it transcends a mere student project to underscore the critical importance of diversity and inclusion. He highlighted Star Trek's pioneering role in these areas on television. Jane Rosenthal of Tribeca Enterprises praised the documentary as a powerful testament to fandom, storytelling, and representation, celebrating its exploration of identity and resilience.
