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Robert Clotworthy, Jonathan Young, Mary Henderson

Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed is a documentary, executive produced by Emmy award-winning documentary series leader Kevin Burns, in celebration of the ravenously popular film series' 30th anniversary....( read more  read more... ) Featuring modern philosophers, academics, news reporters and acclaimed authors, as well as filmmakers, critics, politicians and those who have a finger on the pulse of popular culture, the two-hour documentary examines the six-film series as an epic work worthy of study, fitting it into the overall tapestry of the heroic tradition of storytelling, from Homeric poems and the Bible all the way to 20th century Westerns and Samurai films of George Lucas's youth. There's no question that Star Wars has left an indelible mark on popular culture. This film provides a look at how such a futuristic treatment of old-fashioned entertainment would be an enduring source of escapism and inspiration for modern generations, as well as those of the future.

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Directed by: Kevin Burns (III)

Release Date: May 28, 2007

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  • hypathio7
    October 30, 2008
    hypathio7
    Another great documentary about Star Wars. This one about Star Wars' (all six episodes) use of mythology, literature, religion, history, and psychology. It shows how all the characters and plot developments relate to Joseph Campbell's understanding of myth and the "Hero's Journ...( read more)ey." So far I've only read one of Campbell's books, but I really love what he has to say about mythology. Though I was never a big Star Wars fan growing up, this doc has helped me appreciate the stories much more.
  • MorpheusOne
    November 9, 2008
    MorpheusOne
    I was never a big Star Wars fan growing up, but this documentary has helped me appreciate the stories much more.
  • TheBeginningAndTheEnd
    November 1, 2008
    TheBeginningAndTheEnd
    Excellent documentary that goes into the major influences and interpretations of the Star Wars saga.
  • emsdiolola
    October 30, 2008
    emsdiolola
    super duper ...seen it, like to see it again

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