Diehard fans of George Lucas’ space epic could run through the list of mythological and historical parallels with little effort, but The History Channel’s special, “Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed,” is still an enjoyable retrospective on the films’ remarkable similarities to classic stories and traditions.
Compiling interviews with entertainment uber-geeks like J.J. Abrams, Peter Jackson, Kevin Smith and Joss Whedon, as well as other notable participants like Tom Brokaw, Newt Gingrich, Stephen Colbert and Elvis Mitchell, “The Legacy Revealed” demonstrates just why “Star Wars” is more than a silly space adventure.
The two-hour special airs on The History Channel on Monday, May 28th at 9 PM (EST). And look for the DVD to hit stores this Fall!
