Trekkies talk at length about how the world would be a saner and more peaceful place if the Star Trek philosophy ruled our lives. No doubt it would be a lot more entertaining, too, especially during root canals.

That Trekkies doesn’t take a more socially critical look at its topic and resolves to be merely light entertainment is the documentary’s biggest flaw, especially considering how fandom and nerd culture has evolved since the film’s release.

Why does Star Trek boast the most devoted fans of any franchise in television history? That question gets answered -- sort of -- in this entertaining documentary.

gain a little greater appreciation for the genius of Roddenberry's phenomenon