The People vs. George Lucas (2010)

  • NR
  • 03/14/2010 (US)
  • Documentary, Comedy
  • 1h 33m

They gave him their love, their money and their online parodies. He gave them... the prequels.

Overview

The passion the original Star Wars trilogy inspires in its fans is unparalleled; but when it comes to George Lucas himself, many have found their ardor has cooled into a complicated love-hate relationship. This hilarious, heartfelt documentary delves deep into Lucas’s cultural legacy, asking all the tough questions. Has Lucas betrayed his masterwork? Should he just have left the original trilogy alone? Is The Phantom Menace so bad it should carry a health warning? Utilizing interviews taken from over 600 hours of footage, and peppered with extraordinary Star Wars and Indiana Jones recreations lovingly immortalized in song, needlepoint, Lego, claymation, puppets and paper-mâché, above all this film asks the question: who truly owns that galaxy far, far away—the man who created it, or the fans who worship it?

Alexandre O. Philippe

Director, Writer

Cast

George Lucas's headshot

George Lucas

Self (archive footage)
Mark A. Altman's headshot

Mark A. Altman

Self
John Barger's headshot

John Barger

Skippy / Finney
Ahmed Best's headshot

Ahmed Best

Jar Jar Binks / Self (archive footage)
David Brin's headshot

David Brin

Self
Matt Cohen's headshot

Matt Cohen

Self
Brian Comerford's headshot

Brian Comerford

Self
Michael Cornacchia's headshot

Michael Cornacchia

Self

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