The People vs. George Lucas
“They gave him their love, their money and their online parodies. He gave them... the prequels.”
Synopsis
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?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE PEOPLE VS GEORGE LUCAS- Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-09
Top Cast
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George Lucas
Self (archive footage)
Mark A. Altman
Self
John Barger
Skippy / Finney
Ahmed Best
Jar Jar Binks / Self (archive footage)
David Brin
Self
Matt Cohen
Self
Brian Comerford
Self
Michael Cornacchia
Self
Neil Gaiman
Self
Mark Reilly
Self
Francis Ford Coppola
Self (archive footage)
Gary Kurtz
Self
Richard Sandling
Self
Derek Ambrosi
Self
Jason Nicholl
Self
Sandy Lieberson
Self
Joe Nussbaum
Self
Daryl Frazetti
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rome Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 25, 2011
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 25, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexandre O. Philippe
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandre O. Philippe
- Original Score
- Jon Hegel
- Original Title
- The People vs. George Lucas
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Exhibit A Pictures, Quark Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexandre O. Philippe
Alexandre O. Philippe
Jon Hegel
Chad Herschberger
Robert Muratore
Department Leadership Roster
Alexandre O. Philippe
Director
Alexandre O. Philippe
Writer
Jon Hegel
Original Music Composer
Chad Herschberger
Editor
Robert Muratore
Producer
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What is The People vs. George Lucas 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?
Who directed The People vs. George Lucas?
The People vs. George Lucas was directed by Alexandre O. Philippe.
Who stars in The People vs. George Lucas?
The principal cast of The People vs. George Lucas includes George Lucas, Mark A. Altman, John Barger, Ahmed Best, David Brin.
When was The People vs. George Lucas released and how long is it?
The People vs. George Lucas was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The People vs. George Lucas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The People vs. George Lucas was composed by Jon Hegel.