There are a lot of great moments in Jennifer M. Kroot’s documentary, which offers a peek inside the life of George Takei, once known only as “Sulu” from Star Trek. Takei found second and third acts in life, first as an activist for LGBT issues, and later as a social-media sensation. Takei has shared his life with Brad Takei, his partner for 25 years — and husband for six — who also serves as Takei’s manager. The best scenes are glimpses of the Takeis during those mundane but meaningful moments that spouses share together. In one scene, George and Brad are driving to the mountains to scatter the ashes of Brad’s mother. George opens a bag of corn chips while Brad calls for a chip by snapping his thumb and index finger together. He eats the chip and repeats the process as an unfazed Takei hands the chips over. This isn’t a celebrity-couple moment, but an appealing everyday-couple moment. And this documentary offers time well spent with two endearing and engaging men.
This article appears in Sep 17-23, 2014.
We are at war. But, I am brave. You are too. Whatever the cost, we shall defend our island planet, whatever the cost may be, I shall fight on the beaches, I shall fight on the landing grounds, I shall fight in the fields and in the streets, I shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender to the fossil fuel foe. It is no use saying, ‘We are doing our best.’ You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary. This is our ultimate challenge, the stuff that epic history is made of. Don’t stay home and watch it on the tellie. Be there and share. Be brave.
Peoples Climate March: NYC 9.21.14