For The Love of Spock
Dir. Adam Nimoy | USA 2016 | English | 105 mins
“Leonard Nimoy was an artist who defined a timeless character” – New York Times
“The countless devoted fans of Nimoy and his character virtually guarantee that For the Love of Spock will live long and prosper.” – The Hollywood Reporter
As TV and film icons go, it would be near impossible to find one bigger than Mr Spock, the science officer aboard the starship Enterprise in Star Trek. Despite Jewish actor Leonard Nimoy’s long career, he will forever be remembered as the unforgettable, pointy-eared Spock. Nimoy, who died last year, is the subject of this intimate and moving documentary, directed by his son, Adam. It charts his fascinating life and career, and includes one priceless anecdote on the very Jewish origins of the Vulcanic greeting.
Audience Award for Best Documentary at 2016 Fantasia International Film Festival