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What We Left Behind: Looking Back At Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (Blu-ray)

Avery Brooks (Actor), Terry Farrell (Actor), Ira Steven Behr (Director), Rated:
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What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine — —
Genre Science Fiction & Fantasy/Television, Special Interests
Format NTSC, Subtitled
Contributor Nicole de Boer, Nana Visitor, Terry Farrell, Avery Brooks, Ira Steven Behr, David Zappone, Wallace Shawn See more
Language English
Number Of Discs 1

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Product Description

An Intro From Ira
A Brief History Of Deep Space Nine Featurette
What We Left Out - Deleted Scenes
Behind The Scenes At The Variety Photoshoot Featurette
HD Remaster Discussion With The Filmmakers
More From The Fans Featurette
Theatrical Trailer

Product details

  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.22 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Ira Steven Behr, David Zappone
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Subtitled
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 55 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ August 6, 2019
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Avery Brooks, Terry Farrell, Nicole de Boer, Wallace Shawn, Nana Visitor
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Shout! Factory
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07RR73J7Y
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,061 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
2,061 global ratings
The DS9 Doc that holds firm on the message of the show: To grow and to learn, to accept and forgive.
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The DS9 Doc that holds firm on the message of the show: To grow and to learn, to accept and forgive.
DS9, when it originally aired, got the "Black Sheep" award for taking on conversations in the public consciousness that were considered taboo at the time. Episodes like Far Beyond the Stars, Rejoined and Profit and Lace addressed racial, gay and trans identities - but like Ira says in the Doc, it didn't do enough. While those episodes might be lauded or mocked depending on the audience watching, Ira's commentary about what they could have done then, and the limitations placed on their writing by the network, helps put what they could do in context with the 90s zeitgeist.20 years later, these issues are in the public spotlight and awareness is growing. A lot of people don't like that, just as they didn't like them 20 years, just as people didn't like Women's lib in 1970s, Black lib in the 1950s and 1960s, etc... History is rife with people disliking and limiting the acceptance of a demonized group of people. Today is no different, and the Doc compares what was happening at the time with what is happening now as a litmus test for how far we've come since DS9 ended.Beyond the scope of the culture recognition, the Doc envisions what could be in the 24th century, 25 years after Season 7 (which, strangely, is close to the time period of the new Picard show, so, fingers crossed!). They don't just talk about it, they have detailed animations showing the Defiant and where the characters are at the time.Bringing the cast back to talk about the directions of their characters, the arcs they gained, and the people they touched is both heart warming and tear jerking. I cried when Terry talked about not wanting Dax to die and her frustration with being told that she was an important character but not being listened to when she provided feedback about her needs.Seeing Nana call Ira out for proposing that Kira and Dukat have an affair was hilarious - an episode pitch that became 'Wrongs Darker than Death or Night'.I miss this entire cast and their contributions to the Trek universe that defined my adolescence post-TNG. Contributions that - in some ways (Looks at Past Tense) - seem more relevant and even prophetic than ever.Thanks to everyone who crowdfunded this perfect milestone in DS9s history. CBS, if you're watching, what do we have to do to get HD remasters?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Leaves you wanting more.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
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To bad they won't make a series of DS9 like they did with Picard it would probably get better ratings.
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5.0 out of 5 stars No issues
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Played without issue. Great quality
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5.0 out of 5 stars It’s about Deep Space Nine
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Very well done and informative.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The DS9 Doc that holds firm on the message of the show: To grow and to learn, to accept and forgive.
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2019
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DS9, when it originally aired, got the "Black Sheep" award for taking on conversations in the public consciousness that were considered taboo at the time. Episodes like Far Beyond the Stars, Rejoined and Profit and Lace addressed racial, gay and trans identities - but like Ira says in the Doc, it didn't do enough. While those episodes might be lauded or mocked depending on the audience watching, Ira's commentary about what they could have done then, and the limitations placed on their writing by the network, helps put what they could do in context with the 90s zeitgeist.

20 years later, these issues are in the public spotlight and awareness is growing. A lot of people don't like that, just as they didn't like them 20 years, just as people didn't like Women's lib in 1970s, Black lib in the 1950s and 1960s, etc... History is rife with people disliking and limiting the acceptance of a demonized group of people. Today is no different, and the Doc compares what was happening at the time with what is happening now as a litmus test for how far we've come since DS9 ended.

Beyond the scope of the culture recognition, the Doc envisions what could be in the 24th century, 25 years after Season 7 (which, strangely, is close to the time period of the new Picard show, so, fingers crossed!). They don't just talk about it, they have detailed animations showing the Defiant and where the characters are at the time.

Bringing the cast back to talk about the directions of their characters, the arcs they gained, and the people they touched is both heart warming and tear jerking. I cried when Terry talked about not wanting Dax to die and her frustration with being told that she was an important character but not being listened to when she provided feedback about her needs.

Seeing Nana call Ira out for proposing that Kira and Dukat have an affair was hilarious - an episode pitch that became 'Wrongs Darker than Death or Night'.

I miss this entire cast and their contributions to the Trek universe that defined my adolescence post-TNG. Contributions that - in some ways (Looks at Past Tense) - seem more relevant and even prophetic than ever.

Thanks to everyone who crowdfunded this perfect milestone in DS9s history. CBS, if you're watching, what do we have to do to get HD remasters?
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JT
5.0 out of 5 stars The DS9 Doc that holds firm on the message of the show: To grow and to learn, to accept and forgive.
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2019
DS9, when it originally aired, got the "Black Sheep" award for taking on conversations in the public consciousness that were considered taboo at the time. Episodes like Far Beyond the Stars, Rejoined and Profit and Lace addressed racial, gay and trans identities - but like Ira says in the Doc, it didn't do enough. While those episodes might be lauded or mocked depending on the audience watching, Ira's commentary about what they could have done then, and the limitations placed on their writing by the network, helps put what they could do in context with the 90s zeitgeist.

20 years later, these issues are in the public spotlight and awareness is growing. A lot of people don't like that, just as they didn't like them 20 years, just as people didn't like Women's lib in 1970s, Black lib in the 1950s and 1960s, etc... History is rife with people disliking and limiting the acceptance of a demonized group of people. Today is no different, and the Doc compares what was happening at the time with what is happening now as a litmus test for how far we've come since DS9 ended.

Beyond the scope of the culture recognition, the Doc envisions what could be in the 24th century, 25 years after Season 7 (which, strangely, is close to the time period of the new Picard show, so, fingers crossed!). They don't just talk about it, they have detailed animations showing the Defiant and where the characters are at the time.

Bringing the cast back to talk about the directions of their characters, the arcs they gained, and the people they touched is both heart warming and tear jerking. I cried when Terry talked about not wanting Dax to die and her frustration with being told that she was an important character but not being listened to when she provided feedback about her needs.

Seeing Nana call Ira out for proposing that Kira and Dukat have an affair was hilarious - an episode pitch that became 'Wrongs Darker than Death or Night'.

I miss this entire cast and their contributions to the Trek universe that defined my adolescence post-TNG. Contributions that - in some ways (Looks at Past Tense) - seem more relevant and even prophetic than ever.

Thanks to everyone who crowdfunded this perfect milestone in DS9s history. CBS, if you're watching, what do we have to do to get HD remasters?
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Ross
4.0 out of 5 stars I've always thought DS9 was the best Star Trek series
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2019
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I recently have been re-watching the series for the first time since we bought the DVDs. When I came to the episode about the homeless encampments and the discussion between Sisko and Bashir, it wasn't possible not to see the similarities between the events of the episode and current real-life events. This is not a "left" or "right" viewpoint, but a stunning bit of life imitating art. And, yes, they showed one glimpse of Trump, but it fit in with the theme of this particular section of the documentary. It did not become the overarching theme for the remainder of the DVD. If it left a sour taste in the mouths of some reviewers, that's on the reviewers, not the people associated with the documentary. But back to the actual documentary. It was great seeing the actors and hearing some of the behind the scenes stories. I was particularly touched by how upset Terry Farrell (Jadzia Dax) was when she was, apparently, cut loose from the show when she wanted to stay. While I have no issue with the actress/character that replaced her, it was sad to hear what happened. I also enjoyed the writers coming up with a season 8 premier episode, though hated they ended it in a cliffhanger. Wish it could have happened all those years ago. To hear the actors read fan mail that disparaged the series and their work, and to think that they were not appreciated was so sad. I'm sure I'm not the only one who thought, from the beginning, that this was a different type of Star Trek series and, turns out, better than anything that came before or after it. Two episodes stand head and shoulders above anything else, in any Star Trek series: Duet and The Visitor. Those two episodes alone made DS9 great. And the Dominion storyline, the seeds of which were planted in the second season, was a fantastic story arc that never seemed tired or overdone. Every character got their chance to shine, and did so. I'm sorry I waited this long to re-watch the series. It's just so...wonderful, awesome, powerful or any other positive descriptor you can come up with.
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michael l. pittman
5.0 out of 5 stars This was a good watch. Lots of behind the scenes.
Reviewed in Canada on April 19, 2024
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1.0 out of 5 stars In Deutschland nicht abspielbar
Reviewed in Germany on September 18, 2023
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Auf den Region-Code hätte man hinweisen müssen. In Deutschland ist die DVD nicht abspielbar.
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Bobby Watches
5.0 out of 5 stars A must-watch documentary
Reviewed in Italy on September 2, 2023
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It's a good documentary that I feel all Deep Space Nine fans should watch. I really enjoyed it, the interviews, the topics explored, the "season 8" starter. I was just surprised and a little disappointed that Louise Fletcher wasn't in it, but otherwise I had a great time watching it.
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Roy
1.0 out of 5 stars Can’t be used in the EU - invalid region
Reviewed in the Netherlands on January 5, 2022
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Disk is not for EU region
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Niklas
1.0 out of 5 stars Region A only
Reviewed in Sweden on November 18, 2020
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Was looking forward to finally watching this, would have been nice if the listing said that it's worthless outside of North America due to it being region A. Why even sell or ship to other regions?
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