They Called Us Enemy

by

George Takei

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Mr. Gene Roddenberry Character Analysis

Mr. Roddenberry is the creator of the TV show Star Trek. When George has a meeting with him to discuss his prospective role in the show, Roddenberry impresses George with his openness, kindness, and his willingness to apologize for the way that Hollywood tends to portray Asian men. Roddenberry creates Sulu, the show’s Asian science officer, to push back against unflattering and racist representations elsewhere.
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Mr. Gene Roddenberry Character Timeline in They Called Us Enemy

The timeline below shows where the character Mr. Gene Roddenberry appears in They Called Us Enemy. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
They Called Us Enemy
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...tells the secretary he’s here to meet with Mr. Rosenbury. The name, she explains, is Mr. Roddenberry , but she asks him to have a seat. George is mortified and hopes he... (full context)
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Finally, the secretary sends George into Mr. Roddenberry ’s office. The man is genial, spontaneous, and immediately makes George comfortable. They chat for... (full context)