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The Director and the Jedi
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The Director and the Jedi

2018-03-12 · 95 min · ★ 7.4

Documentary

An intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.

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Directors
Anthony Wonke
Production companies
Lucasfilm Ltd.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rian JohnsonRian JohnsonSelf
Ram BergmanRam BergmanSelf
Kathleen KennedyKathleen KennedySelf
Daisy RidleyDaisy RidleySelf
Mark HamillMark HamillSelf
Gwendoline ChristieGwendoline ChristieSelf
John BoyegaJohn BoyegaSelf
Kelly Marie TranKelly Marie TranSelf
Benicio del ToroBenicio del ToroSelf
Laura DernLaura DernSelf
Oscar IsaacOscar IsaacSelf
Anthony DanielsAnthony DanielsSelf
Carrie FisherCarrie FisherSelf
Adam DriverAdam DriverSelf
Frank OzFrank OzSelf
Andy SerkisAndy SerkisSelf
Chris CorbouldChris CorbouldSelf

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