I
was interviewed for a documentary about STAR WARS a couple of years ago
entitled THE
PEOPLE VS GEORGE LUCAS, and the film is finally set for release in
various film festivals around the world in 2011 (click
here to see a list of all screenings), with a DVD release set for
later in the year. For those unaware of the movie, here’s what it’s all
about:
"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?"
You can see the poster
of the film above (click to enlarge), as well as the latest trailer below.
For more info about the film, check out the official
website and decide for yourself: does George Lucas suck the big one or
is he a brilliant filmmaker?
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