The Real Story: Star Trek (Smithsonian)

For over five decades, the "Star Trek" movies and TV series have provided countless hours of entertainment. But what effects has it had on real-life science? This episode of the Smithsonian Channel’s "The Real Story" examines what influence the sci-fi franchise has had on such fields as artificial intelligence and teleportation. Includes appearances by Leonard Nimoy, Rod Roddenberry, production executive Herbert F. Solow, and more. 46 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.