In 1998 we first got to see the ds9 episode “far beyond the stars”, in which Sisko experiences violence and racism through the life of a black sci fi writer in the 1950s. 22 years later it is absolutely unacceptable that the story could have been set in 2020 and he would still have faced racism, hatred and injustice. We don’t deserve to look back at it as a “lesson from the past” because he would still have had to fear for and fight for his basic human rights – that is the reality of being black in 2020. Racism and police violence isn’t a story of the past, this is the reality we are living in right now, this is the reason why its important to fight and speak up. (This is also obviously about more than just star trek, I just wanted to make my stance clear and show my support in a way that was authentic to the content I post here. I want to make it clear that if you like my art and disagree with black lives matter, then my art is not for you.)
This episode is even more meaningful when you find out that Max Grodénchik, the actor who played Rom, was the best baseball player in the cast of Deep Space Nine. He played semi-pro before becoming an actor and had to throw with his non-dominant hand during filming because it was otherwise physically impossible for him to pretend he’s the worst baseball player.
This episode is even more meaningful when you find out that Max Grodénchik, the actor who played Rom, was the best baseball player in the cast of Deep Space Nine. He played semi-pro before becoming an actor and had to throw with his non-dominant hand during filming because it was otherwise physically impossible for him to pretend he’s the worst baseball player.
Dr. Bashir makes a new friend and is very excited to tell his coworkers about “plain, simple Garak”.
This clip was upscaled to HD with Topaz Video Enhance AI. I should have the entire first season of DS9 available sometime tomorrow. Season 4 is available now!
