Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen

Season 1 Episode 2: Maiden Voyage: Making Star Trek The Motion Picture

This episode charts the ambitious and often turbulent creation of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, the franchise’s first leap onto the big screen. Through production insights, archival materials, and reflections from those who shaped the film, it explores the challenges of transforming a beloved television series into a cinematic event. From evolving story concepts to groundbreaking visual effects, the episode reveals how the film’s bold vision set the stage for Star Trek’s future in theaters.

Genre:

Documentary, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

5

Cast:

Mark A. Altman, Richard Arnold, Manny Coto

Quality:

HD

Duration:

30 min

First Air:

2016

Rating:

1.5