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Escaping Modesto

George Lucas, Film Auteur, and the Alteration of Movie History
May 14, 2022 · 26m
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Dissecting George Lucas' early films, THX 1138 (1971), American Graffiti (1973), and Star Wars (1977), based on their autobiographic qualities, this short documentary investigates the advantages and disadvantages of reviewing a complicated cinematic work through the lens of an individual auteur. Does a filmmaker, particularly one whose films are drawn from personal experience, have the right to restrict access to their original works by substituting theatrical releases with director endorsed re-edits?

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CAST

Krister Persson
Narrator
Directed by Krister Persson

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Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Production
KP Kreativ, Twisted Tern Films
Country
US

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