William Shatner showing his documentary at Kentucky Theatre. But why hasn’t he seen it?
By Brian Simms,
24 days ago
An on-again, off-again Central Kentucky resident with an iconic Hollywood resume will be in Lexington for a screening of his documentary.
Plus fans can boldly ask questions of legendary actor William Shatner during a Q&A following the showing of “William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill” Oct. 4 at the Kentucky Theatre.
The movie screening also will have a red carpet, a VIP afterparty with Shatner that includes photo ops, autographs and the chance to have dinner with the actor best known for his role as Captain Kirk in the “Star Trek” franchise.
Shatner, who did the biopic with Legion M , the world’s first fan-owned entertainment company, said in an interview with the Herald-Leader that he has yet to see the film.
“I thought the only way I could manage to talk about it is not to see it, and not to say, ‘Yeah, it’s great and it’s all about me,’ but to say ‘I haven’t seen it, but I’m told that it’s wonderful,’” said Shatner. “It’s been to 12 film festivals and been the most lauded film there. There’s not been a single bad note in any reviewers opinion. So I can say that without having seen the film.”
Actor William Shatner, who will be making an appearance during a screening of his documentary, “You Can Call Me Bill,” at the Kentucky Theatre, says he plans on spending more time in Kentucky. Legion M
Directed by Venice Film Festival winner Alexandre O. Philippe, the documentary was released in theaters in 2023 and is available to stream on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home. The movie goes beyond the 93-year-old actor’s journey, including showing the man behind James T. Kirk and other TV memorable roles such as in “Boston Legal” and “TJ Hooker.”
“The film is more than just about me ... It’s more about ideas, more about concepts, more about adventure of life,” said Shatner, who became the oldest person ever to travel in space in 2021 at age 90 . “It’s more about something you’ll take home and be able to talk about, be the kernel of an idea of conversation between you and people you know.”
Actor William Shatner held one of the colts of Sultan’s Great Day, Dec. 28, 1985, at Donna Moore Stables in Woodford County. Shatner’s champion American Saddlebred stallion had about two dozen mares in foal that season. The actor, famous for his television and movie work as Captain James T. Kirk in “Star Trek” and title role in TV’s “T.J. Hooker, and his wife Marcy had just bought a farm in Woodford County. At the time, both Shatner’s were competitive show horse riders and had started breeding show horses. Ron Garrison/1985 Herald-Leader staff file photo
William Shatner’s Kentucky horse farm
Shatner has a long history in Central Kentucky, specifically with saddlebred horses. In 1984 one of his horses competed at the Lexington Junior League Horse Show at the Red Mile. And then a year later he bought a 76-acre horse farm in Woodford County for $1.5 million.
He later bought a larger property, fronting Versailles Road and Blue Grass Parkway, renaming it Belle Reve Farm where over the years they bred American Saddlebred and quarter horses.
A Kentucky Evening with William Shatner
What: Screening of documentary, “William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill”
When: Oct. 4; red carpet starts at 5 p.m.; movie begins at 6:30 p.m.; Q&A to follow; photo ops, VIP party at 9 p.m. (ticket required)
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