Ah, George Lucas. To some he's a pioneer in the world of film-making, a genius of special effects. To some he's a destroyer of childhoods. To many, he's both. This documentary is told from the point of the view of the loyal, opinionated, and divided fans.
The treatment of Star Wars is an interesting case of creator's vision vs fan expectations. For many of those fans who grew up with the original trilogy, being told that that version isn't what Lucas really wanted and seeing it changed is like a slap in the face. So who does Star Wars belong to? Is it fair to take something back as a creator, alter it, and limit availability of the original that everyone came to know and love? Are we taking all of this too seriously? After all, it's "only a movie"...
I recommend this documentary for anyone who feels passionately one way or the other about this subject. The fans are certainly passionate, and the creative ways in which they express that passion is definitely worth a watch. It's currently streamable on Netflix, so no excuse!
And Han definitely shot first.
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