Chaos on the Bridge (2014)

In "Chaos on the Bridge" (2014), William Shatner, the revered Canadian actor who originally portrayed Captain James T. Kirk, bravely ventures into the turbulent vortex of Star Trek: The Next Generation's genesis. This daring documentary, penned, directed, and presented by Shatner himself, whisks viewers across the uncharted nebulae of a tumultuous and controversial creation process in 1986, a bold gamble to recapture the magic of the original series. Delving into the backstage drama and chaos, Shatner uncovers a tale of power struggles and bruised egos, a production teetering on the brink of implosion. Caught amidst the cosmic storm were the original characters - Kirk, Spock, and McCoy - who were daringly omitted from the new series. Further intensifying the turbulence, the studio audaciously attempted to block the involvement of the original series' creator - the legendary Gene Roddenberry. However, against all odds and amidst a chorus of naysayers, including those intimately involved in the production, Star Trek: The Next Generation ignited a supernova of success. It not only endured for seven triumphant seasons but also gave birth to an astronomical multi-billion dollar franchise that continues to thrive in the present day. Over a quarter of a century later, Shatner reunites the cast, crew, and passionate fans of Star Trek: The Next Generation, presenting a raw and intimate exploration of a television series that catapulted into the stratosphere of iconic science fiction. His candid interviews expose untold stories from the creators, actors, and executives who were at the helm of this pioneering endeavor. "Chaos on the Bridge" is an evocative journey through time, a testament to the enduring legacy of the visionary Gene Roddenberry, and a tribute to a series that boldly went where no show had gone before.

Chaos on the Bridge is a documentary movie featuring Denise Crosby.

Chaos on the Bridge is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Freevee, Plex, Plex Player, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV and it's also available on Hoopla.

It is also possible to buy Chaos on the Bridge on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Vudu and YouTube.