Escaping Modesto (2022)

George Lucas, Film Auteur, and the Alteration of Movie History

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Dissecting George Lucas' early films, THX 1138 (1971), American Graffiti (1973), and Star Wars (1977), based on their autobiographic qualities, this short documentary investigates the advantages and disadvantages of reviewing a complicated cinematic work through the lens of an individual auteur. Does a filmmaker, particularly one whose films are drawn from personal experience, have the right to restrict access to their original works by substituting theatrical releases with director endorsed re-edits?

Director: Krister Persson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Krister Persson
Production: KP Kreativ, Twisted Tern Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

biography, behind the scenes, making of

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Escaping Modesto about?
Dissecting George Lucas' early films, THX 1138 (1971), American Graffiti (1973), and Star Wars (1977), based on their autobiographic qualities, this short documentary investigates the advantages and disadvantages of reviewing a complicated cinematic work through the lens of an individual auteur. Does a filmmaker, particularly one whose films are drawn from personal experience, have the right to restrict access to their original works by substituting theatrical releases with director endorsed re-edits?
Who directed Escaping Modesto?
Escaping Modesto was directed by Krister Persson.
Who stars in Escaping Modesto?
Escaping Modesto stars Krister Persson.
How long is Escaping Modesto?
Escaping Modesto has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
What genre is Escaping Modesto?
Escaping Modesto is a Documentary film.
Where was Escaping Modesto produced?
Escaping Modesto was produced in United States of America.