The People vs. George Lucas

The People vs. George Lucas may seem like a mere insight into the banal whining of fans because a new sequel to a universally acclaimed work suddenly isn't as good as they would like, but it’s not about that. The documentary delves into the grey areas of topics such as excessive fandom, the unrestricted creative control of an individual, and in particular where is the line between ownership of a work by the creator and ownership of a work by the public. And yes, it's extremely sad that something as phenomenal as the first Star Wars trilogy will probably never be able to be legally seen in its original, unaltered form. At the same time, this documentary is an interesting time capsule, because this particular collection of views and opinions would be different only a few years later, after the acquisition of Lucasfilm by Disney and the release of the third trilogy. And if only the interviewees had known at the time what the corporate Mouse was about to do to their beloved saga, they might still have weighed in with a word for "weird uncle" George Lucas. (24.06.2022)