Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country at Revival House Perth
Experience the final voyage of the original Enterprise crew in Nicholas Meyer's masterful 1991 farewell that boldly explores themes of prejudice, change, and hope for the future. When the Klingon moon Praxis explodes, threatening their homeworld with ecological disaster, Chancellor Gorkon seeks peace with the Federation - but not everyone wants this cold war to end.
Captain Kirk and the Enterprise crew find themselves framed for Gorkon's assassination, thrust into a deadly conspiracy that spans both sides of the neutral zone. William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, and the entire original cast deliver career-defining performances as they confront their own prejudices while fighting to prevent galactic war.
Meyer's intelligent direction weaves a taut political thriller with classic Trek philosophy, examining how fear of change can poison even the noblest intentions. The film serves as both an allegiac Cold War allegory and a meditation on aging gracefully while staying true to your principles.
With stunning space battles, Shakespearean references, and Christopher Plummer's commanding performance as the warrior-poet General Chang, this is Star Trek at its most sophisticated. The film's exploration of justice, duty, and the courage to embrace change makes it a worthy send-off for these beloved characters.
Presented on authentic 35mm film for the true cinematic experience!
When: Wednesday, September 17th at 7:45 PM
Where: Revival House Perth
Rating: PG - Mild violence and themes
The final frontier becomes a journey of discovery about letting go of old hatreds - essential viewing for understanding why this crew's mission truly was to seek out new life and new civilizations.