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Beam Me Up, Sulu (2025)

Movie ★ 6.0 90 min

Documentary Science Fiction

In 1985, Star Trek's George Takei joined a group of dedicated fans to make a student film deep in the California forest—only for the footage to mysteriously vanish. Nearly 40 years later, Beam Me Up, Sulu unearths this lost film, revealing not just a piece of fan history but a broader story of representation, resilience, and the ongoing fight for inclusion in media and society. The film was released as Yorktown: A Time to Heal (2022)

Sasha Schneider Director Timour Gregory Director Sasha Schneider Writer Timour Gregory Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 25, 2025
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt37468876
Studio
Highway Child, Roddenberry Entertainment

Themes

Cast

Stan Woo Self George Takei George Takei Self Garrett Wang Garrett Wang Self Alexander Siddig Alexander Siddig Self James Shigeta James Shigeta Self Eugene Roddenberry Eugene Roddenberry Self Christina Chong Christina Chong Self Ian Alexander Ian Alexander Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Beam Me Up, Sulu about?
In 1985, Star Trek's George Takei joined a group of dedicated fans to make a student film deep in the California forest—only for the footage to mysteriously vanish. Nearly 40 years later, Beam Me Up, Sulu unearths this lost film, revealing not just a piece of fan history but a broader story of representation, resilience, and the ongoing fight for inclusion in media and society. The film was released as Yorktown: A Time to Heal (2022)
Who directed Beam Me Up, Sulu?
Beam Me Up, Sulu was directed by Sasha Schneider, Timour Gregory.
Who stars in Beam Me Up, Sulu?
Beam Me Up, Sulu stars Stan Woo, George Takei, Garrett Wang, Alexander Siddig.
When was Beam Me Up, Sulu released?
Beam Me Up, Sulu is a 2025 documentary, science fiction film.
Where can I watch Beam Me Up, Sulu?
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