‘The Sixty-Year Mission’ Brings the Legacy of ‘Star Trek’ to a New Generation
A new documentary titled 'The Sixty-Year Mission' explores the cultural legacy of the original Star Trek series and its reflection of 1960s political climate. The film features interviews with original cast members and examines the show's progressive impact on television.
Why it matters
The documentary provides historical context on how science fiction has historically influenced social progress and political discourse.
When the 95-year-old star took the stage at the Regal Times Square theater for the New York premiere of The Sixty-Year Mission: How Star Trek Changed Television and the World he said “maybe you’ll like it, maybe you won’t.” But, the Captain Kirk actor declared, “you’re going to see a lovely film made by people who cared.”
Focusing on the original Star Trek series, which ran from 1966 to 1969, The Sixty-Year Mission is written and directed by Mark A. Altman, creator of the Inglorious Treksperts podcast. The documentary, which screened during New York Comic Con and hit select theaters this weekend, explores the show’s cultural impact and legacy, and also demonstrates how much it was a product of the political climate of the era in which it was made.
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