The People vs. George Lucas(2010)
They gave him their love, their money and their online parodies. He gave them... the prequels.
The People vs. George Lucas 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?
The People vs. George Lucas (2010) is a documentary and comedy film directed by Alexandre O. Philippe, released on March 14, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars George Lucas, Mark A. Altman, John Barger and Ahmed Best. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 113 ratings.
- Director:
- Alexandre O. Philippe
- Writers:
- Alexandre O. Philippe
- Producers:
- Robert Muratore
- Composer:
- Jon Hegel
- Production:
- Exhibit A Pictures, Quark Films
- Status:
- Released
The People vs. George Lucas (2010) Trailer
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The People vs. George Lucas Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Lucas
as Self (archive footage)
Mark A. Altman
as Self
- John Barger
John Barger
as Skippy / Finney
Ahmed Best
as Jar Jar Binks / Self (archive footage)
- David Brin
David Brin
as Self
Matt Cohen
as Self
- Brian Comerford
Brian Comerford
as Self
Michael Cornacchia
as Self
Neil Gaiman
as Self
- Mark Reilly
Mark Reilly
as Self
Francis Ford Coppola
as Self (archive footage)
Gary Kurtz
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Alexandre O. Philippe, written by Alexandre O. Philippe, produced by Robert Muratore.
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The People vs. George Lucas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 113 ratings.
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The People vs. George Lucas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The People vs. George Lucas online?
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The People vs. George Lucas (2010) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The People vs. George Lucas?
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The main cast of The People vs. George Lucas (2010) includes George Lucas, Mark A. Altman, John Barger, Ahmed Best and David Brin. The film was directed by Alexandre O. Philippe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The People vs. George Lucas released?
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The People vs. George Lucas was released on March 14, 2010 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The People vs. George Lucas worth watching?
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The People vs. George Lucas (2010) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 113 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The People vs. George Lucas?
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