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George Takei Celebrates Legacy of Captain Sulu and Activism

2/23/2026

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George Takei reflects on his enduring portrayal of Captain Sulu and involvement in the documentary Beam Me Up, Sulu.
Beam Me Up, Sulu is now available digitally.
He returns to the character in the audio drama Khan.
He participates in the 1985 fan film Yorktown.
Takei discusses his political activism, a Los Angeles City Council campaign, and his gratitude toward Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry.

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Story summary

George Takei reflects on his enduring portrayal of Captain Sulu and involvement in the documentary Beam Me Up, Sulu.
Beam Me Up, Sulu is now available digitally.
He returns to the character in the audio drama Khan.
He participates in the 1985 fan film Yorktown.
Takei discusses his political activism, a Los Angeles City Council campaign, and his gratitude toward Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry.