A Disturbance In The Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened

A long time ago, in a part of the galaxy that George Lucas would like us to forget...

A Disturbance In The Force – One Night Only screening on Sunday November 17!

Advance tickets now available for A Disturbance In The Force!

In 1978, filmmaker George Lucas is persuaded to turn over Star Wars to the world of the ’70s variety hour, culminating in The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978), often cited as one of the worst forms of entertainment of all time.

5 Stars! “funny and affectionate…This doc is perfect in realising why something like this, that by all accounts should mean so little, actually means so much.” (Starburst)

Grade: A+! “fascinating…A truly great look into how Star Wars Holiday Special came to be” (The Mary Sue)

10/10! “hilarious and entertaining” (Film Threat)

*Please take note that doors open 30 minutes before showtimes. We encourage people to arrive early. We have a small box office, a small candy bar, and a single-screen cinema, meaning that when most of an audience shows up a few minutes before showtime, it causes a bottleneck. If possible, we appreciate you arriving a little bit early to pick out your seat and get your popcorn. Thanks for your help!

In 1978, CBS aired the “Star Wars Holiday Special” the week before Thanksgiving to an audience of 13 million people. Considered one of the worst shows in television history, it aired only once. George Lucas tried to bury it and an infamous camp legend was born. This documentary unravels the mysteries behind the most bizarre Star Wars spin-offs of all time.
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