Courtesy of Fox News:
Takei's life is the subject of a new documentary, "To Be Takei," which is available on Direct TV from July 3 to August 5 and will be released in theaters August 22. The film explores everything from Takei's childhood imprisonment in a Japanese internment camp to his relationship with his husband, Brad.
"It documents my story, my life, from the time I was a child imprisoned in US camps, barbed-wire prison camps, simply because we happened to look like the people who bombed Pearl Harbor," Takei said.
Takei preaches acceptance in diversity in every facet of life - which is why he posts "Star Wars" content as often as he shares "Star Trek" photos.
"'Star Trek' was science fiction. 'Star Wars' is science fantasy, and that's a lot of fun too," Takei said. "We're a diverse country with many different races, many different religions, many different histories and backgrounds and we have to respect each other and that's the essential message of our documentary 'To Be Takei.'"
Seriously is there anybody who does not love George Takei?
I remember really being a fan of his during his Star Trek days, but what he is doing these days on social media is actually more impressive than the fact that as a gay Asian actor he played such in important role in an iconic television series that his still believed to this day.
By the way if you are not following George on Twitter you are really missing out.
"Seriously is there anybody who dos not love George Takei?"
ReplyDeleteSorry to burst your bubble and state the obvious, but yeah. Almost all of the RWNJ's is the first group to come to mind. Then there is the Evangelicals, then....
...and how many of them are caught in their own sexual deviances? Oh myyyyyy, the hypocrisy, George is one of the biggest voices out there for LGBT rights and his razor wit has me howling on a daily basis. I simply adore him, Leland!
DeleteSo do I, 8:36 and I should have stipulated that in my posting!
DeleteGeorge is a sweetie-pie.
ReplyDeleteTakei is a real "it-getter"!
ReplyDeleteHe should run for office.
Perhaps that is because of the commitment to be a parent. Same sex couples have to really work to become parents. It's not just doing it without a condom. If it is through adoption, there is a huge monetary commitment. If by other means there are still legal liabilities and medical procedures, neither of which are cheap.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the conversations prior to the commitment dealt a lot with how to explain phobias and hate to small children a well as explaining why they have two Mommies or two Daddies.
I Love George Takei. Ohhh Myyyyy! My Brothers, Husband and kids are into the trekkie thing and comic con big time. What I like most about George is his authenticity, sense of humor, and his zeal in progressing LGBT issues. I'll never forget the high school fan who came out and one of his role models was MR Takeii, whom surprised him by showing up and presenting his diploma. Can't wait to see his movie.
ReplyDeleteHis twitter feed links to an amazing series of photos as two men and their surrogate welcome their son into the world. Goosebumps!