The Captains is a feature-length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors who have portrayed starship captains in the Star Trek franchise.
Acting
Patrick Stewart's genuine bewilderment at Shatner's intensity.
Direction
Shatner directing himself being weird — pure cinema.
Production
The bizarre jazz interludes with Avery Brooks playing piano.
Director
William Shatner
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shatner originally wanted all seven captains but couldn't secure Saldana or Yeoh.
The film accidentally documents the vast gulf between actors who treat Trek as Shakespeare versus those who treat it as a paycheck.
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