Captain Kirk. T.J. Hooker. Denny Crane. The Great Giant Head. Alexander the Great. Henrik V. These are just some of the many characters that William Shatner has embodied over his seven fruitful decades on stage and in front of the camera. A cult icon and internationally revered film treasure, Bill (as he likes to be called) is now 91 years old and embodies the essence of his legendary Star Trek catchphrase, "to boldly go where no one has gone before!"
Documentary You can call me Bill is an intimate portrayal of the beloved actor that strips away all the masks he has worn to embody numerous characters, revealing the man behind it all. The first feature-length documentary dedicated to Shatner's life and impressive career unveils his deepest passions, intimate thoughts, and the philosophy he lives by every day. The documentary offers an open view into Shatner's mind, his life from an early age, serves as a reminder of his illustrious career, and chronicles his journey to the stars. Following 78/52 and Memory: The Origins of Alien this is the author's third documentary in the Fantastic Zagreb program.
Alexandre O. Philippe is a Swiss director and screenwriter best known for his documentary films. Some of his notable works include Doc of the Dead (2014), The People vs. George Lucas (2010), 78/52 (2017) which explores the iconic shower scene from Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho , a film essay on The Exorcist , titled Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on the Exorcist (2019) and Memory: The Origins of Alien- which delves into the creative origins of cult science fiction horror film Alien from Ridley Scott.
