

Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed(2007)
Uncover the legend...
The special focuses on how Star Wars is relevant today and the history that inspired it, and also makes various connections to Greek mythology. It consists of several interviews with well-known politicians, journalists, and critics, along with historical content and clips from all six of the Star Wars movies.


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Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
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The special focuses on how Star Wars is relevant today and the history that inspired it, and also makes various connections to Greek mythology. It consists of several interviews with well-known politicians, journalists, and critics, along with historical content and clips from all six of the Star Wars movies.
Release Date
2007-05-28
Average
7.2
Rating:
3.6 startsTagline
Uncover the legend...
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Languages:
English
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