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LIGHT & MAGIC

2022-07-27 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.9

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When George Lucas set out to make Star Wars, little did he know he would end up revolutionizing an industry. This is the story of a team of creative geniuses who put the magic in the movies we love.

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Lucasfilm Ltd., Imagine Documentaries, Kasdan Pictures
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United States of America
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George LucasGeorge LucasSelf
Lorne PetersonLorne PetersonSelf
Dennis MurenDennis MurenSelf

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