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This Star Wars Making of Documentary Is One of Lucasfilm’s Best Movies

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Story by Joe Garza
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A candid behind-the-scenes look at the making of the divisive 'Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace,' revealing George Lucas' flawed genius and the filmmaking journey that shaped a pop culture phenomenon.
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  • The film's rough cut, which Lucas admits 'may have gone a little too far in a few places,' was so poorly received that it sparked an argument between Lucas and key members of the production team.
  • Lucas' naive enthusiasm and cavalier attitude towards the script are on full display, with the legendary filmmaker declaring 'Jar Jar is the key to all of this' - a statement that would come back to haunt him for decades.
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George Lucas, Lucasfilm, The Beginning: Making Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
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