Introduction

Since 1977, there have been a variety of documentaries released about the Stars Wars saga.

Below is a (non-exhaustive) list of some of those documentaries.

Outline

• The Making of Star Wars:
  • Premiering four months after the release of the film, on 16 September 1977, the special was the first Star Wars documentary ever made.
• SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back:
  • SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back is a television documentary special which originally aired on CBS on 22 September 1980.
• Classic Creatures: Return of Jedi:
  • A television documentary, first broadcast on CBS in 1983.
  • It is a look behind-the-scenes of the creation of the various alien creatures from the third Star Wars film, Return of the Jedi, which was released that year.
• From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga:
  • A 1983 television documentary special that originally aired on PBS.
  • It is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the original Star Wars trilogy, with particular emphasis on the final film, Return of the Jedi.
• Star Wars: The Making of Episode I: The Beginning:
  • A 2001 behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace”.
• Star Wars: The Making of Episode II: From Puppets to Pixels:
  • A 2002 documentary which shows the many VFX meetings between George Lucas and ILM.
• Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy:
  • Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy is a 2004 documentary film directed by Kevin Burns and narrated by Robert Clotworthy.
  • It documents the making of the original Star Wars trilogy: Star Wars (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and Return of the Jedi (1983), and their impact on popular culture.
• The Characters of ‘Star Wars’:
  • A 2004 documentary which explained the Mythos of many of the “Star Wars” Characters.
• Deleted Magic:
  • Star Wars: Deleted Scenes is a 2005 fan documentary directed by Garrett Gilchrist.
• Star Wars: The Making of Episode III: Within a Minute:
  • A 2005 documentary which looks at the various departments of Lucasfilm as they build the Mustafar duel scene.
• Science of Star Wars:
  • A three-part documentary aired by the Discovery Channel in 2005.
• Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed:
  • This 2007 documentary focuses on how Star Wars is relevant today and the history that inspired it, and also makes various connections to Greek mythology.
• Star Wars Tech:
  • A 2007 television documentary about the science and technology of Star Wars including droids (robots) and other major aspects.
• Reclaiming the Blade:
  • Reclaiming the Blade is a 2009 documentary written and directed by Daniel McNicoll and produced by Galatia Films on the topic of swords.
• The People vs. George Lucas:
  • A 2010 documentary comedy film directed by Swiss director Alexandre O. Philippe.

• Say It Ain’t Solo:
  • A 2012 documentary in which a father and son try to stop the latest Hollywood remake of their favourite movie, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977).
• Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars Toys:
  • Or simply Plastic Galaxy.
  • A 2014 documentary film directed by Brian Stillman about Kenner’s action figures based on the Star Wars franchise.
• Elstree 1976:
  • Elstree 1976 is a 2015 documentary film about the making of the original Star Wars film and the legacy that it left behind.
• I Am Your Father:
  • A 2015 Spanish documentary film written and directed by Toni Bestard and Marcos Cabotá.
• Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel:
  • A 2015 documentary hosted by Mark Hamill.
• Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey:
  • A 2016 documentary giving an inside look at the making of the movie Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015), featuring footage and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers.
• The Prequels Strike Back: A Fan’s Journey:
  • A 2016 American documentary film by Bradley Weatherholt about the controversial Star Wars prequel trilogy.
• The Toys That Made Us: Star Wars:
  • The 2017 premiere episode of the documentary that shows us the minds behind history’s most iconic toy franchises discuss the rise (and sometimes fall) of their billion-dollar creations.
• The Director and the Jedi:
  • A 2018 documentary on the making of Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi.
• Toy Empire: The British Force Behind Star Wars Toys:
  • A 2019 documentary in which superfan David Whiteley celebrates the unlikely toy heroes of the 1970’s.
• The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars:
  • A 2019 documentary in which superfan David Whiteley celebrates the unsung British heroes behind the first film in the Star Wars’ franchise, 1977’s eponymously titled Star Wars.
• The Skywalker Legacy:
  • A 2020 documentary on the making of Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker.
• Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian:
  • In April 2020, Disney announced an eight-episode documentary series titled Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian (also known as Disney Gallery: Star Wars: The Mandalorian), which premiered on Disney+ on 04 May 2020, Star Wars Day.
  • Hosted by Favreau, the series features interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and roundtable conversations to explore the creation of The Mandalorian.
• Icons Unearthed: Star Wars:
  • A 2022 documentary in which Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning film editor and ex-wife of George Lucas, sits down for her first-ever on-camera interview and provides unique insight into the rise of LucasFilm.

Star Wars Series

• Overview of the Star Wars Franchise.
• Overview of Star Wars Films.
• Overview of Star Wars Parodies.
• Overview of Star Wars TV Series.
• Overview of Star Wars Documentary Series.
• Overview of LEGO Star Wars.

Production & Filming Details

• Creator(s): George Lucas.
• Release Date: 1977 to Present.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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