Ten years after Star Trek aired its last episode, The Motion Picture was a reality. A premiere audience gathered for the highly-anticipated, still incomplete, film along with a gala at one of the Smithsonian's crown jewels. Get a taste of the off-screen drama in today's episode.

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Written by Ashley Thomas

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry