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June 30, 2014 / 1:30 PM

George Takei documentary 'To Be Takei' releases first trailer

The documentary is being screened at several film festivals before its theatrical release August 22.

Cast member George Takei, the voice of S.T.E.V.E. in the animated motion picture comedy "Free Birds" attends the premiere of the film at the Westwood Village Theatre in Los Angeles on October 13, 2013. In the film, two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history - and get turkey off the holiday menu for good. UPI/Jim Ruymen

1 of 5 | Cast member George Takei, the voice of S.T.E.V.E. in the animated motion picture comedy "Free Birds" attends the premiere of the film at the Westwood Village Theatre in Los Angeles on October 13, 2013. In the film, two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history - and get turkey off the holiday menu for good. UPI/Jim Ruymen | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, June 30 (UPI) -- George Takei documentary To Be Takei has released its first trailer.

The 77-year-old actor, activist and pop culture icon provides insight and narration as the film delves into his life and career. Best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu on Star Trek, the movie also explores his childhood in a Japanese internment camp and his relationship with husband Brad Altman.

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To Be Takei was directed by Jennifer M. Kroot (It Came from Kuchar), and features interviews with all of the surviving main cast members of Star Trek's original television series. The movie will debut July 3 on DirecTV, and will be released in select theaters August 22.

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