The idea of it being "just" for white men is a radical misinterpretation of Gene Roddenberry's original vision of "Star Trek" as featuring a harmonious, pluralistically represented group dealing with outside forces of opposition effectively. If anything, the white male leadership of the original series was merely a normative requirement of 1960s politics that NBC required him to have more than anything else, and it is the element of the original series that is the most dated.
The absence of legendary superfan Bjo Trimble (often called "the woman who saved Star Trek") from the 60th-anniversary celebration in Las Vegas has sparked significant frustration and disappointment among long-time fans. Her exclusion from the official festivities feels particularly stinging to the community given her foundational role in keeping the franchise alive.
The idea of it being "just" for white men is a radical misinterpretation of Gene Roddenberry's original vision of "Star Trek" as featuring a harmonious, pluralistically represented group dealing with outside forces of opposition effectively. If anything, the white male leadership of the original series was merely a normative requirement of 1960s politics that NBC required him to have more than anything else, and it is the element of the original series that is the most dated.
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The absence of legendary superfan Bjo Trimble (often called "the woman who saved Star Trek") from the 60th-anniversary celebration in Las Vegas has sparked significant frustration and disappointment among long-time fans. Her exclusion from the official festivities feels particularly stinging to the community given her foundational role in keeping the franchise alive.
Comedy action movie "Killing Mary Sue" plays with this idea.
First time I watched it I didn't know the joke.
I haven’t watched Black Mirror for awhile- as an avowed Trekkie, I will be finding this episode. Thank you!