Trekkies 2
As promised, the sequel toTrekkiespresents an expanded universe ofStar Trekfandom, and even curmudgeonly Klingons will enjoy this globetrotting trek of discovery.NextGenalumnus Denise Crosby returns as host of this sincerely appreciative survey ofTrekenthusiasts from the U.S.A., Germany, England, Australia, Italy, Brazil, France, and even war-torn Serbia. Director Roger Nygard seizes the opportunity to revisit the most memorable fans fromTrekkies, andTreksavants the world over will be delighted to learn that über-nerd Gabriel Koerner is not onlymarriedbut happily employed as a digital-effects modeler (go, Gabe!), while Whitewater juror (and Starfleet Commodore) Barbara Adams continues to exemplify the Prime Directive in Little Rock, Arkansas. Emphasis is duly placed on the charitable activities ofTrekdevotees (yes, the Trekkies/Trekkers debate continues to rage), while "filk" singers andTrektribute bands are given props for their musical inspiration. Most importantly,Trekkies 2meaningfully explores of the motivation, purpose, and appropriateness ofTrekfandom in a world that is still light-years away from the benevolent idealism thatStar Trekrepresents.Trekkies 3(due a few years later) promises to expand the survey to Asia, Africa, India, the Middle East, and Russia. Could this be the start of genuine unification?--Jeff Shannon