Icons Unearthed: Star Wars

Icons Unearthed: Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back

Season 1, Episode 3

George Lucas risks it all by self-funding "The Empire Strikes Back."
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A New Hope Part 1
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"Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope" changed the course of movie history.

A New Hope Part 2
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A ragtag group of filmmakers gives the term "fix it in post" a new meaning.

The Empire Strikes Back
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George Lucas risks it all by self-funding "The Empire Strikes Back."

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
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"Star Wars" takes its toll on George Lucas, with expectations higher than ever for the finale.

The Phantom Menace
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After more than a decade on ice, "Star Wars" returns with impossible expectations.

Attack of the Clones; Revenge of the Sith
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After "The Phantom Menace," Lucas was at his lowest with two more films still to be made.

  • About this Episode
  • The inimitable creators behind the "Star Wars" franchise reflect on real stories about the remarkable work and creativity that went into the iconic films.
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  • GenreDocumentary
  • Seasons1
  • StudioComedy Dynamics

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