6.7
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Documentary • 2024 • 96 min • Teen (13+)
William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill (2024)
William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill (2024)
Overview
Captain Kirk. T.J. Hooker. Denny Crane. Big Giant Head. Alexander the Great. Henry V. Priceline’s Negotiator. These are but a handful of the innumerable masks worn by William Shatner over seven extraordinary decades onstage and in front of the camera. A peerless maverick thespian, electrifying performer, and international cultural treasure, Bill (as he prefers to be called), now 91 years young, is the living embodiment of his classic line “to boldly go where no man has gone before.” In unprecedented fashion, You Can Call Me Bill strips away all the masks he has worn to embody countless characters, revealing the man behind it all.
Starring Cast
William Shatner
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Family Values: Mixed
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.7
Overview
Captain Kirk. T.J. Hooker. Denny Crane. Big Giant Head. Alexander the Great. Henry V. Priceline’s Negotiator. These are but a handful of the innumerable masks worn by William Shatner over seven extraordinary decades onstage and in front of the camera. A peerless maverick thespian, electrifying performer, and international cultural treasure, Bill (as he prefers to be called), now 91 years young, is the living embodiment of his classic line “to boldly go where no man has gone before.” In unprecedented fashion, You Can Call Me Bill strips away all the masks he has worn to embody countless characters, revealing the man behind it all.
Starring Cast
William Shatner
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
The documentary centers on William Shatner's personal reflections on his life, career, and the human experience, exploring themes of mortality and legacy without engaging in political discourse. Its focus remains on individual introspection and the journey of a public figure.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
The documentary centers on a prominent white male figure, reflecting traditional casting choices without explicit DEI-driven recasting. Its narrative maintains a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities, avoiding any significant critique.
Secondary
Family Values: Mixed
Confidence: High
The documentary explores William Shatner's personal life, including his marriages and relationships with his children, presenting these experiences as part of his life journey without explicitly endorsing or critiquing specific family structures or norms.
Judaism: Positive
Confidence: High
The film respectfully explores William Shatner's Jewish heritage as an integral part of his identity and life journey. It presents his personal reflections on his background with dignity and nuance.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: Medium
The documentary 'William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill' explores the life and career of its subject. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, maintaining a focus solely on William Shatner's journey.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill is a biographical documentary chronicling the life and extensive career of actor William Shatner. The film delves into his personal journey, professional achievements, and philosophical insights. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, maintaining a focus solely on Shatner's experiences and perspectives.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The documentary focuses on the life of William Shatner, a real historical figure. No established characters or historical individuals are portrayed with a gender different from their widely recognized or canonical identity.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
This documentary focuses on the life and career of William Shatner. As a biographical film featuring the real historical figure portraying himself, there are no instances where a character established as one race is portrayed by an actor of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.5
Critic Ratings
N/A
6.8
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