What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

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What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

2018
Movie
116 min
English

A documentary exploring the legacy of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the reasons it went from the black sheep of Star Trek to a beloved mainstay of the franchise, and a brainstorm with the original writers on what a theoretical eighth season of the show could look like.

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IMDb8.1/10
Director: Ira Steven Behr, Hans BeimlerGenres: Documentary, TV Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary revisits the beloved Star Trek: Deep Space Nine series through interviews with its cast and crew, exploring its impact and legacy. It delves into the challenges and triumphs of creating a darker, more complex narrative within the Star Trek universe. The film offers a nostalgic look back at the show's seven seasons, celebrating its unique storytelling and lasting influence on fans.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'What We Left Behind' has been overwhelmingly praised by fans of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and the documentary film community. It is lauded for its comprehensive scope, heartfelt interviews, and its ability to capture the essence of the show and its dedicated fanbase. Critical consensus highlights its success in celebrating the series' unique contributions to science fiction television.

What Reviewers Say

  • Celebrates the legacy and impact of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

  • Features insightful interviews with the cast and creators.

  • Appreciated for its comprehensive look at the show's production and themes.

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Fun Fact

The documentary project was initially conceived as a way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's finale and was funded through a highly successful Kickstarter campaign, demonstrating strong fan support.

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Stephen Campbell

Stephen Campbell

_**A gift for the fans, especially those of us who have long extolled just how pioneering the show was**_ > _At zero-eight-hundred hours, station time, the Romulan Empire formally declared war against the Dominion. They've already struck...