Documentary
Though lightsabers have been a force in the Star Wars galaxy since George Lucas’ original film, the weapon’s on-screen presence evolved throughout both cinematic trilogies and into Star Wars: The Force Awakens. SportsCenter is tracing the lightsaber’s lineage through the films, and a new trailer for the special will definitely delight any fan’s inner Star Wars Kid.
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Trekkies 2
Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars Toys
Mind Meld: Secrets Behind the Voyage of a Lifetime
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
Trekkies
Star Trek: Secrets of the Universe
The Definitive History of Star Wars
How Star Wars Changed the World
Jedi Junkies
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special
The PhanDom Menace
George Lucas: Creating an Empire
How William Shatner Changed The World
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
The People vs. George Lucas
The Captains
Trek Nation
Elstree 1976
Starwoids
I Am Your Father
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Trekkies 2
IMDB 6.4 | Apr , 2004
Denise Crosby takes another look at the huge fans of "Star Trek" and how the series from around the world has affected and shaped their lives.Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars Toys
IMDB 6.7 | Jan , 2014
Plastic Galaxy explores the ground breaking and breathtaking world of 'Star Wars' toys. Through interviews with former Kenner employees, experts, authors, and collectors, the documentary looks at the toys' history, influence, and the passions they elicit today.Mind Meld: Secrets Behind the Voyage of a Lifetime
IMDB 7.2 | Nov , 2001
An unprecedented examination of the impact the Star Trek experience has had on the franchise's most celebrated participants: William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. These two stars have arguably embodied the brightest icons in the sci-fi universe; Shatner as passionate Captain James T. Kirk, and Nimoy as logical-minded, half Vulcan Mr. Spock.Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
IMDB 7.1 | Apr , 2016
An inside look at the making of the movie Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015), featuring footage and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers.Trekkies
IMDB 6.4 | Oct , 1997
Denise Crosby takes a first look at the huge fans of "Star Trek" from around America and how the series has affected and shaped their lives.Star Trek: Secrets of the Universe
IMDB 4.4 | May , 2013
Is building our own starship Enterprise possible? Will we ever travel between the stars as easily as they do in Star Trek? JJ Abrams' new feature, Star Trek Into Darkness, hits the screen in a golden age of scientific discoveries. HISTORY is there, giving viewers a deep look behind the scenes, on the set, and into the science–amazing new exoplanets, the physics of Warp drive, and the ideas behind how we might one day live in a Star Trek Universe.The Definitive History of Star Wars
IMDB 6.5 | Dec , 2015
Documentary taking a behind-the-scenes look at how the world's biggest, multi-billion pound movie series came into existence. Featuring rare interviews with Star Wars producers Gary Kurtz and Robert Watts and insights from those members of the creative team who won Oscars making the visual effects. Plus, a few little-known and surprising facts surrounding the film franchiseHow Star Wars Changed the World
IMDB 5.5 | Dec , 2015
Documentary taking a warm and celebratory look at the countless ways the Star Wars universe has inspired fans all over the globe. Whether it be adhering to the scriptures of Jedi, perfecting one's light-saber skills, designing a Wookie costume, or making a self-financed fan film, this show revels in the bright side of the Force.Jedi Junkies
IMDB 5.9 | May , 2010
A film about the world's most dedicated Star Wars fans. From lightsaber wielding martial arts academies to a filmmaker who built the world's only life-size Millennium Falcon, from a Monster Garage-esque sculptor whose professional livelihood is building custom lightsabers to metal-bikini wearing dancers who embody Slave Leia, the film offers viewers a rare glimpse into rabid fans' personal and professional self expression that borders on obsession.Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special
IMDB 5.9 | Sep , 1991
This documentary is hosted by William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy and they take us through the history of Star Trek. We also get to see bloopers from the original series and the current space program and how progression has been in reality, hosted by LeVar Burton.The PhanDom Menace
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2002
The PhanDom Menace presents the definitive look at the most devoted fans on the planet. Follow the lives of Australia's most passionate Star Wars fans as the moment they've waited 16 years for is suddenly upon them. See the amazing costumes, trivia soaked brains, vast collections and unconditional dedication that make these fans a breed apart. Be stunned by the shockwaves that echo through the Star Wars fan community at the dawn of its new prequel era.George Lucas: Creating an Empire
IMDB 5 | Jan , 2005
A Biography of George Lucas.How William Shatner Changed The World
IMDB 6.1 | Nov , 2005
William Shatner presents a light-hearted look at how the "Star Trek" TV series have influenced and inspired today's technologies, including: cell phones, medical imaging, computers and software, SETI, MP3 players and iPods, virtual reality, and spaceship propulsion.Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
IMDB 7.7 | Sep , 2004
From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy.The People vs. George Lucas
IMDB 6.4 | Mar , 2010
The passion the original Star Wars trilogy inspires in its fans is unparalleled; but when it comes to George Lucas himself, many have found their ardor has cooled into a complicated love-hate relationship. This hilarious, heartfelt documentary delves deep into Lucas’s cultural legacy, asking all the tough questions. Has Lucas betrayed his masterwork? Should he just have left the original trilogy alone? Is The Phantom Menace so bad it should carry a health warning? Utilizing interviews taken from over 600 hours of footage, and peppered with extraordinary Star Wars and Indiana Jones recreations lovingly immortalized in song, needlepoint, Lego, claymation, puppets and paper-mâché, above all this film asks the question: who truly owns that galaxy far, far away—the man who created it, or the fans who worship it?The Captains
IMDB 6.4 | Jul , 2011
The Captains is a feature-length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors who have portrayed starship captains in the Star Trek franchise.Trek Nation
IMDB 7.1 | Nov , 2011
Trek Nation is a documentary film directed by Scott Colthorp examining the positive impact that Star Trek and creator Gene Roddenberry may have had on people's lives as seen through the eyes of his son, Eugene Roddenberry, Jr. ("Rod"). It includes interviews with castmembers and crew from all five Star Trek shows, as well as various fans and celebrities who were markedly influenced by the show while growing up. Rod Roddenberry also visits Skywalker Ranch to interview George Lucas on the influence that Star Trek had on him. Lucas shares how he had gone to Star Trek conventions prior to creating Star Wars.Elstree 1976
IMDB 6.2 | Oct , 2015
A documentary about ten very different lives connected by having appeared onscreen wearing masks or helmets in Star Wars.Starwoids
IMDB 5.5 | Jan , 2001
Noah might have traveled for 40 days and nights in search of land, but did he ever wait 42 straight days and nights for a movie? Starwoids tells the stranger than fiction details of Star Wars fans (A.K.A. Starwoids) and their six week-line-waiting quest to see Episode I - The Phantom Menace on opening day.I Am Your Father
IMDB 6.6 | Oct , 2015
David Prowse is an eighty years old actor, who has lived behind Darth Vader's mask during three decades. A group of Star Wars fans find out why he has been apparently forgotten by Lucasfilm during thirty years, and decide to give him back the glory he never had. This is their last opportunity.