Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

This documentary examines the production of the first three Star Wars films, tracing the process from early script drafts to their theatrical releases. It focuses on the challenges faced by George Lucas and his team, highlighting the innovation required to create the series. Through archival footage, screen tests, and interviews with the director, producers, and actors including Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher, the film details how these independent projects influenced the movie industry.

Directed by Kevin Burns, this was his second project following Behind the Planet of the Apes. The film was produced by Lucasfilm Ltd., Fox Television Studios, and Prometheus Entertainment, with a screenplay by Ed Singer and production by Edith Becker. The cast features George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and several original actors appearing as themselves, with Robert Clotworthy providing the narration.

Released in September 2004, the film has a runtime of 151 minutes. It has been well received by viewers, maintaining a rating of 8.2/10 on IMDb based on 5,600 votes and a score of 7.6/10 on TMDB from 218 votes.