Documentary 'To Be Takei' available for digital download

Angry Asian Man readers get a special discount off the deluxe digital edition.



The feature documentary To Be Takei is a fun and insightful look at the life and career of celebrated actor, activist and internet personality George Takei. Or, as I like to call him, Uncle George.

If you missed To Be Takei in theaters or have not yet seen it on DVD, it's now available as a direct digital download. Want a discount on the download? I've got you covered. Scroll down for a promo code.

The film, directed by Jennifer M. Kroot, chronicles Takei's seven-decade journey from a World War II internment camp, to the helm of the starship Enterprise, to the daily news feeds of five million Facebook fans. Join George and his husband Brad on this star's playful and profound trek for life, liberty, and love.

Here's the trailer:

19th Annual Asian American Showcase

April 5-17 at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago



Chicago film fans, this one's for you. The 19th annual Asian American Showcase, presented by the Foundation for Asian American Independent Media, kicks off this week with a solid slate of films showcasing diverse voices from Asian American independent cinema, April 5-17 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.

The festival features seven great films over the course of two weeks, kicking off this weekend with the Opening Night screening Masahiro Sugano's award-winning feature documentary Cambodian Son.

Here are some more details about the lineup:

'To Be Takei' to premiere at 2014 Sundance Film Festival

Feature documentary on a star's trek for life, liberty and love



Oh my, moviegoers. I'm a little bummed that I can't attend the Sundance Film Festival this year. Maybe next time. One of the films I really wanted to see was the world premiere of To Be Takei, a feature documentary about Star Trek icon and human rights activist George Takei. Directed by Jennifer M. Kroot, the film follows George and his husband Brad on a star's profound trek for life, liberty and love.

Here's the film's description from the Sundance program: