Filmmakers, critics and even politicians discuss the social impact of the "Star Wars" films and the franchise's reliance in mythology and history.Filmmakers, critics and even politicians discuss the social impact of the "Star Wars" films and the franchise's reliance in mythology and history.Filmmakers, critics and even politicians discuss the social impact of the "Star Wars" films and the franchise's reliance in mythology and history.
- Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
- 3 nominations total
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Joan B. Connelly
- Self - Associate Prof. of Fine Arts, NYU
- (as Dr. Joan Breton Connelly)
Camille Paglia
- Self - Prof. of Humanities and Media Studies, Univ. of the Arts
- (as Dr. Camille Paglia)
Jonathan Young
- Self - Founding Curator, Joseph Campbell Archives
- (as Dr. Jonathan Young)
John C. Lyden
- Self - Prof. of Religion, Dana College
- (as Dr. John C. Lyden)
Carl A. Rubino
- Self - Prof. of Classics, Hamilton College
- (as Dr. Carl A. Rubino)
Kevin Wetmore Jr.
- Self - Author. 'The Empire Triumphant'
- (as Dr. Kevin J. Wetmore Jr.)
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Stephen Colbert: Star Wars came out and we went to school the next day unable to explain to our friends how everything was different now.
- ConnectionsFeatures Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
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I DVR'd this documentary for my son who is Star Wars crazy, but watched it to make sure the content was appropriate. Well! I could not stop watching it and then I made my husband sit down and watch it as well. I am a fan of the Star Wars movies and pretty informed. They were an integral part of my childhood. I must admit that I was less enamored of the first episodes than I was of IV-VI. HOWEVER, this documentary explained the genesis (I use that word deliberately)of those stories in such a way that I need to see them again to view them through this new filter.
Ken Burns is such an amazing film maker and this is no exception. I was FASCINATED by the historical, cultural and religious connections he drew between the Star Wars characters and stories. It reinforces why the series has such a profound effect on our culture even to this day. I remember standing in line for hours to see Episode IV in Westwood, CA. Now I am watching it again with my children and seeing it through their eyes as I first saw it, but also as an adult with a much more informed eye thanks to this documentary.
I would really like to purchase the documentary, but can't seem to find it. Is it available for purchase?
Ken Burns is such an amazing film maker and this is no exception. I was FASCINATED by the historical, cultural and religious connections he drew between the Star Wars characters and stories. It reinforces why the series has such a profound effect on our culture even to this day. I remember standing in line for hours to see Episode IV in Westwood, CA. Now I am watching it again with my children and seeing it through their eyes as I first saw it, but also as an adult with a much more informed eye thanks to this documentary.
I would really like to purchase the documentary, but can't seem to find it. Is it available for purchase?
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By what name was Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed (2007) officially released in Canada in English?
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