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The First Star Wars Documentary: The Making of Star Wars (1977)

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This week we are taking you back to 1977 with the very first documentary and behind the scenes look at Star Wars, “The Making of Star Wars”! Tune in to hear us discuss: 


  • The history and background of this documentary. 
  • How was George Lucas talking about the Force in the months after Star Wars came out? 
  • As a behind the scenes documentary, how does it hold up today? 
  • What were the cast focusing on in their interviews from this time period? 
  • …and much much more! 


    • Watch the documentary on YouTube here.


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