Captain’s Log: this is a heartwarming doc on William Shatner.

William Shatner has made a name for himself in the entertainment world from the guest roles on “The Twilight Zone” to his roles of Captain James T. Kirk on “Star Trek,” Denny Crane on “Boston Legal, and T.J. Hooker to his “Priceline” commercial roles as The Negotiator. I met him via video chat from Galaxy Con a few years ago, and even though he can’t honor Leonard Nimoy with the Vulcan hand signal, he still will always be an iconic actor.

The documentary “You Can Call Me Bill” has the 92-going-on-93-year-old legend reminiscing on his hatred against Global Warming, his love for his family, his passion in acting and the actors who came before him, and his philosophy on life. Other than a few missing pieces, this doc packs an emotional punch in more ways then you’d expect.

For example, it also talks about his loneliness. He’s had a few friends and wives, but never a best friend. He’s always felt alone, and never wanted to be alone. And he’s at a certain point in his life when he’s afraid of dying. He struggles to accept that, and I don’t blame him. That’s why now is the best time to celebrate the actor for what he has done and given to fans. Not just the iconic characters, but also his passion for the environment.

We see him talking about his life in Canada, when his father was a loving disciplinary, and when he was a camp counselor. He also talks about his love for dogs and horses, and how he connects with them. I bet he would love to see the documentary “The Cowboy and the Queen,” which was about how Monty Roberts and Queen Elizabeth II loved horse enough to see that there’s a better way to train them without violence: peace, love, and understanding. Maybe he always knows this story, and it’s pretty sad, but inspiring.

“You Can Call Me Bill” shares its love for the actor, as well as his feelings and emotions, which are honest and true. The clips from his movies and shows are vital for this documentary to represent them, but what really hits me the hardest is that he’s near the end of his life, and that humanity has always taken Earth for granted. He’s also confident that if humanity ends, life can start over. If I was talking to him again, I would tell him that everyday I wish for a teleportation device, so I don’t have to drive. Maybe that would be a “Star Trek” reference, but I still want one with or without the fan base.

Shatner is turning 93-years-old this week, and I think it’s incredible he’s made it this far. So, releasing this documentary this week at various theaters across the country is a perfect way to honor him. He’s more than just James T. Kirk or T.J. Hooker or Denny Crane. He’s a human being, who wishes to become a tree in his next life.