To Be Takei (2014)

In this day and age, George Takei has transcended generations, mediums, and cultures to truly become an icon.  He has successfully remastered his career and pro-actively shaped his legacy.  In his 2014 documentary, Takei examines the events of his life that have shaped the man he has become.

Oddly enough, this view didn't learn anything new about the cultural icon.  I continue to be impressed by his overwhelmingly positive view on everything and how he comes across so authentic instead of a cloyingly one-dimension.

Kudos to Takei for being to frank with himself and his fans.  He exposes himself--warts and all--to his fans and celebrates all the things that make him George.  And at the same time, he challenges you to embrace all the things that make you... you.

As I see it, fans of George Takei may not learn anything new here; however, this documentary is the closest we will ever come to having over for tea.