What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Synopsis
A documentary exploring the legacy of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the reasons it went from the black sheep of Star Trek to a beloved mainstay of the franchise, and a brainstorm with the original writers on what a theoretical eighth season of the show could look like.
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What We Left Behind: Looking Back At Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (2019) - Official Trailer (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-09
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Avery Brooks
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Terry Farrell
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Michael Dorn
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René Auberjonois
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Nana Visitor
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Alexander Siddig
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Colm Meaney
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Armin Shimerman
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Jeffrey Combs
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Bill Mumy
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Wallace Shawn
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Andrew Robinson
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Marc Alaimo
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Chase Masterson
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Aron Eisenberg
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Cirroc Lofton
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James Darren
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Penny Johnson Jerald
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 298 DaysOctober 12, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 6, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 6, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Zappone, Ira Steven Behr
- Original Title
- What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- 455 Films, Le Big Boss Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Zappone, Ira Steven Behr
Kevin Layne
Joseph Kornbrodt, Luke Snailham
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Layne
Director of Photography
David Zappone
Director
Ira Steven Behr
Director
Joseph Kornbrodt
Editor
Luke Snailham
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What is What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine about?
A documentary exploring the legacy of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the reasons it went from the black sheep of Star Trek to a beloved mainstay of the franchise, and a brainstorm with the original writers on what a theoretical eighth season of the show could look like.
Who directed What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine?
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was directed by David Zappone, Ira Steven Behr.
Who stars in What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine?
The principal cast of What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine includes Avery Brooks, Terry Farrell, Michael Dorn, René Auberjonois, Nana Visitor.
When was What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine released and how long is it?
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine?
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).