How William Shatner Changed The World Ending Explained: William Shatner presents a light-hearted look at how the "Star Trek" TV series have influenced and inspired today's technologies, including: cell phones, medical imaging, computers and software, SETI, MP3 players and iPods, virtual reality, and spaceship propulsion. Directed by Julian Jones, this 2005 documentary film stars William Shatner (Self - Host / Narrator (voice)), alongside George Takei as Self, Jonathan Frakes as Self, Walter Koenig as Self (archive footage). With a 6.1/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.

What Happens at the End of How William Shatner Changed The World?

William Shatner presents a light-hearted look at how the "Star Trek" TV series have influenced and inspired today's technologies, including: cell phones, medical imaging, computers and software, SETI, MP3 players and iPods, virtual reality, and spaceship propulsion.

How Does William Shatner (Self - Host / Narrator (voice))'s Story End?

  • William Shatner: William Shatner's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
  • George Takei (Self): George Takei's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
  • Jonathan Frakes (Self): Jonathan Frakes's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of How William Shatner Changed The World Mean?

How William Shatner Changed The World's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving William Shatner may feel rushed. Julian Jones's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.