Half a century after it first aired, Star Trek has become not only a pop-culture phenomenon, but also an inspiration for social progress, scientific and technological endeavor, and space exploration. On its 50th anniversary, "Building Star Trek" features scientists, actors, and cultural leaders, asking how did this happen ... and why?
Building Star Trek
In this documentary props and other items from the original Star Trek series are tracked down and others are restored for display at various locations throughout the U.S.
