I dunno guys, on the one hand sure he has done a lot for cinema, but on the other it proliferates at that false idea of the single genius visionary…
and someone that has suppressed film history too. For no other reason than ego, despite some dubious and now debunked claims.
George Lucas is an ideas man first and foremost who needs people who challenge him creatively so he can polish and refine them, otherwise an unchecked Lucas results in stuff like the Prequel trilogy.
Yes, it would be difficult to disagree with any of that.
Still, good for him in receiving this award and recognition, and I hope he enjoys it and the festival.