The People vs. George Lucas

The People vs. George Lucas

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

Directed by Alexandre O. Philippe

Produced by Exhibit A Pictures, Quark Films

201093 min6.3 / 10

A playful, affectionate documentary that mines the tension between creator and fandom, celebrating fan devotion while gently interrogating ownership and artistic legacy.

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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  • Is The People vs. George Lucas violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is The People vs. George Lucas easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is The People vs. George Lucas scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Does The People vs. George Lucas end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is The People vs. George Lucas sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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