For the Love of Spock (2016) (original) (raw)
A one-of-a-kind documentary sure to unite trekkies worldwide, For the Love of Spock tells the life of Star Trek�s Mr. Spock and the actor who played him, Leonard Nimoy, for nearly fifty years.The film�s focus began as a celebration of the fifty-year anniversary of Star Trek: The Original Series, but after Leonard passed away in February 2015, his son, director Adam Nimoy, was ready to tell another story: his personal experience growing up with Leonard and Spock. Adam not only shares details on the creation, evolution, and universal impact of Mr. Spock, but also about the ups and downs of ...(more)
A one-of-a-kind documentary sure to unite trekkies worldwide, For the Love of Spock tells the life of Star Trek�s Mr. Spock and the actor who played him, Leonard Nimoy, for nearly fifty years.The film�s focus began as a celebration of the fifty-year anniversary of Star Trek: The Original Series, but after Leonard passed away in February 2015, his son, director Adam Nimoy, was ready to tell another story: his personal experience growing up with Leonard and Spock. Adam not only shares details on the creation, evolution, and universal impact of Mr. Spock, but also about the ups and downs of being the son of a TV icon.For the Love of Spock is laden with never-before-seen footage and interviews of friends, family and colleagues that include William Shatner and the original Star Trek cast, Zachary Quinto and the new crew of the Starship Enterprise, filmmaker JJ Abrams and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. (less)
Director: Adam Nimoy
Starring: Zoe Salda�a, Chris Pine, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg, William Shatner, J.J. Abrams
Producer: Kevin Layne
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Review by Brian Orndorf, September 22, 2016
8 / 10
In terms of pop culture history and general geekdom, there are few actors as globally recognized as Leonard Nimoy. Portraying Spock on �Star Trek,� Nimoy�s three-year-long tour of duty on primetime television turned into a lifetime of professional opportunities, giving the actor a flavorful life even while inhabiting a single character for decades. �For the Love of Spock� doesn�t attempt to dissect Nimoy�s life in full, but it does provide a fascinating overview of the man�s rise to stardom and his struggles to keep his career interesting. The documentary�s POV is unique, with Leonard�s son Ad ...read more...
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