"I don't remember anybody offering me a
hand-up. I never had a mentor.I never got anything for
nothing. And that, I think, has shaped my way of thinking
about people needing to survive on their own to the best of
their abilities," says Shatner.
The documentary visits Shatner at his California ranch with
family and friends; follows him on a rare visit to his old
neighbourhood in Montreal, the city of his childhood and the
place where he first encountered racism; and walks the corridors
of McGill University, where he began his acting career.
Candid interviews with those who know him best include fellow
actor and longtime friend, Leonard Nimoy; his daughters Melanie,
Lisabeth, and Leslie; and actors Jason Alexander (Seinfeld),
Patrick Stewart and Kate Mulgrew (Star Trek: The Next Generation),
who give personal insights into the actor and the man.
At 68, Shatner loves life and lives it large. Still
a Canadian citizen after 40 years of living and working in
the United States, he is a world class equestrian, an animal
lover, successful entrepreneur, and a passionate advocate
for the environment and children's rights. An irrepressible
punster and practical joker, he is also a complex and introspective
man who is still searching for affirmation, success and "the
next idea or project."
Original Air Date - November 2, 1999
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