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#305014
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"The People Vs. George Lucas" documentary...
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/305014/action/topic#305014
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That's a great question. Here's the thing: on the one hand, I've been a SW fan for 30 years, and, on the other hand, I'm a documentary filmmaker. As a SW fan, I believe that a film like this one can help resolve some of the differences between Lucasfilm and the fans. The antagonistic nature of the title is more tongue-in-cheek than anything, and, far from generating more antagonism, the purpose of this doc is to create a single, focused platform for the fans to express their needs and frustrations so that they may be heard, and for George Lucas, hopefully, to finally make a case for some of the things he's done that have been so heavily criticized. As a documentarian, I've been compelled for many years to create a lasting homage to this conflicted fan culture I love so much, and one that I've been a part of for most of my life. In my opinion, SW fans enjoy a very different relationship with SW and George Lucas than Star Trek fans have with Gene Roddenberry. SW fans have so much to complain about, and yet, they remain SW fans. Why is that? I think that's a very unique phenomenon, and I believe that this feature doc will shed new light on that question. So... in a nutshell... I think the fact that I'm a SW fan myself is key here, because if I weren't, this film would probably come across as a bunch of whining fan boys bitching and moaning about George Lucas and SW, and who really cares about that? Because I'm a SW fan, I'll make sure that our love for the franchise truly comes across, along with our genuine concerns and complaints. This unique perspective, I hope, will also eventually compel Lucasfilm to participate. At least, we're working on it! BTW... we just started a blog on our MySpace page (myspace.com/peoplevsgeorge), and I'd like to encourage you to participate there as well. Things are a little slow now because of the holidays, but I'll be sure to add a number of 'hot topics' in the new year, so be sure to check it often and become our friends, as I'd love to hear from you there as well. These forums are one of the best ways for me to really understand what the fans want us to accomplish with this doc, and, as I've said many times, this doc is not only for, but also by the fans, so everything you write truly matters to me.

Happy New Year!
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#304315
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"The People Vs. George Lucas" documentary...
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/304315/action/topic#304315
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These are precisely the topics we'd like to explore in the film (among others). And I also want to acknowledge Mike O here and say that your comment about "annoying fan boys" really resonated with me. The only SW site to shoot our project down so far is Club Jade, and that's because they think we're just a bunch of whining fan boys hoping to ride on George's coat tails. Of course, if they'd taken the time to read our website, they might have a different perspective on what we're trying to accomplish. Call me optimistic, but my secret hope is that this doc will be a turning point in the dynamic between Lucasfilm and the fans, and that it will put the pressure on them to finally release the OOT on DVD, Blu-Ray and HD DVD.
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#304236
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"The People Vs. George Lucas" documentary...
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/304236/action/topic#304236
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Well said, Mike O. Believe me, we have no desire to make just another fan film, and respect is the key to starting an engaging and intelligent dialogue between the parties. Again, we have approached Lucasfilm about this, and we're hoping to talk to some of their guys as well. Of course, there will be an entertaining component to the film as well--otherwise, it would become too much of an intellectual exercise, and that would hardly make for a compelling film. Our title, of course, is tongue-in-cheek; but it was carefully chosen, because it's all about empowering the fans to speak up and feel comfortable saying what's on their mind. Ultimately, this film will reveal that the 'love-hate' relationship that most SW fans seem share with the franchise and George Lucas is ultimately rooted in a profound affection for both. The frustrations are genuine, and my hope is that we'll gain enough momentum to get Lucas' attention and convince him to open up and listen. It goes without saying that the most important thing you can all do (if you want this to work) is to get involved and spread the word about the film. This is a unique opportunity to show George Lucas how much we want to engage in an intelligent discussion with him, and the thousands of hits we've received from 48 countries in 48 hours and the encouraging e-mail messages from fans across the globe gave us a lot of confidence in the film's potential. I think this will be an important film for the fans, and I'm hoping for your support and participation. Talk to your friends about it, mention the film in other forums, and always feel free to e-mail me directly if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions. Our entire team is, truly, dedicated to helping your voice be heard.
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#304207
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"The People Vs. George Lucas" documentary...
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/304207/action/topic#304207
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Greetings! I'm the director of the film, and I thought I'd join the discussion, because this site was definitely a huge inspiration for us to move forward with this project. I really want to invite all of you to visit our website and take a moment to read our 'About' section, which will hopefully give you a better understanding of what we're trying to accomplish. In a nutshell, we want to go way beyond the obvious and fun-to-discuss issues that fans love to argue about (Jar Jar, Midichlorians, did Han shoot first?, etc.), and give the fans the power to openly express their wishes and frustrations regarding the OOT issue (for instance), which, in my mind, is rooted in the larger question of creative ownership vs. public ownership--two often irreconcilable ideas. Our ultimate objective with this doc (and I'll save the details for an upcoming interview with www.starwarsy.pl) is to engage Lucasfilm and, hopefully, George Lucas, in the debate, and to act as mediators between them and the fans. There's one thing you said that really resonated with me: "being a SW fan makes me tired sometimes." That's exactly the way I have felt for years, and I think that's why I came up with the idea for this film. I'm really hoping that, through dialogue, we can improve the strange dynamic between Lucasfilm and the fans. It's also the first film that will be truly shaped by the fans, so if you're passionate about the OOT issue, the constant re-releases of the films, or the original trilogy vs. the new one, please pick up a camera and send us your footage! We want to be an open and friendly platform for those of you wishing to express and articulate your thoughts, wishes, and complaints. Anyway... enough said. Check out our website, and feel free to e-mail me at any time if you have any questions, or if I can support you in any way.