The People vs. George Lucas

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, and asks the question: who truly owns that galaxy far, far away-the man who created it, or the fans who worship it?

“You don’t have to be a Star Wars nut to enjoy this fast-paced film, though it’s sure to resonate most with those whose childhoods – and beyond – were shaped by the 1977 phenomenon.”

LOS ANGELES TIMES | Gary Goldstein

“If you’re a Force completist, this is as crucial as a bootleg of 1978’s “Star Wars Holiday Special.” Which, by the way, was awesome.”

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS | Joe Neumaier

“A devastating indictment of our modern geek culture of entitlement.”

TIME OUT CHICAGO | Matt Singer

“There’s a lot of anger floating around in “The People vs.,” but Mr. Philippe somehow manages to make the overall tone good-hearted, and he ends on a sentimental note of exasperated love for the man frequently referred to as “the creator.”

NEW YORK TIMES | Mike Hale

“The People vs. George Lucas is an open-and-shut case, but that doesn’t mean it can’t also be an entertaining one.”

NEW YORK POST | Kyle Smith

Festivals

The People vs George Lucas has screened at the following festivals:

SXSW
AFI SILVERDOCS
Los Angeles Film Festival
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Filmfest München
Rome International Film Festival
Stockholm International Film Festival
CPH:DOX
RIDM
Sitges International Film Festival
Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival
Istanbul Film Festival 
San Diego Film Festival
Strasbourg European Fantastic Film Festival
Hawaii International Film Festival
BiFan
Kosmorama
Fribourg International Film Festival