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The People vs. George Lucas (2010)
Director: Alexandre O. Philippe
Cast: George Lucas, Mark A. Altman, John Barger, Ahmed Best
Runtime93 min
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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?
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The People vs. George Lucas provides a hilarious and insightful look into the complicated relationship between the iconic director George Lucas and the legions of devoted Star Wars fans. With its blend of documentary and creative fan tributes, this 2010 film directed by Alexandre O. Philippe offers a unique and compelling exploration of the cultural legacy and ownership of one of the most beloved sci-fi franchises of all time.
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The People vs. George Lucas is a 2010 documentary comedy film directed by Swiss director Alexandre O. Philippe. It explores the issues of filmmaking and fanaticism pertaining to the Star Wars franchise and its creator, George Lucas. The film combines filmmaker and celebrity interviews with fan films, mainly taken from the 2010 online video Star Wars Uncut, which were submitted via the film's site.
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