SummaryIn 1977, “Star Wars” became a cultural phenomenon that single-handedly revitalized a stagnant film industry, and forever changed how films were sold, made, and marketed. Movies would never be the same again. A year later, neither would television. In 1978, CBS aired the two-hour “Star Wars Holiday Special” during the week of Thanksgiving and wa... Read More
Directed By:Jeremy Coon, Steve Kozak
A Disturbance in the Force
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Dec 20, 2023
100
Despite its gloomy name, A Disturbance in the Force is in fact a celebration, one to rival an all-night Ewok rave.
Dec 14, 2023
100
A Disturbance in the Force covers everything about the Star Wars Holiday Special in such a hilarious and entertaining way that it would make even Darth Vader chuckle. The Force is strong with this one.
Dec 5, 2023
75
Over the course of a brisk 86 minutes, the filmmakers do a stellar job of providing context and explaining just how the special came to be.
Mar 17, 2023
70
To be sure, the fans will appreciate it a lot more than casual viewers. But it’s also an irresistible hoot for anyone with fond memories of star-studded 1970s musical/variety TV specials.
Mar 17, 2023
70
Some of its mockery and many of its nerd-friendly celebrity talking heads — Seth Green! Kevin Smith! Paul Scheer! — are predictable, but when it isn’t poking fun at moments of iconic trash, it offers an insightful exploration of the production and context of the special.
Mar 16, 2023
67
Even though it is a fairly straightforward, surface-level doc at times, A Disturbance in the Force is a worthwhile look at accepting the flaws of the past, the media of the 1970s, and a period when the biggest franchise in the world could do some weird-ass shit that would still (mostly) be embraced by the fans.
Mar 17, 2023
60
A Disturbance in the Force succeeds at telling the full story of how the infamous "Star Wars Holiday Special" was made. And yet, it doesn't really make the special look that bad in context.
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Mar 4, 2024
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This film explores the origin and development of the notoriously bad Star Wars Holiday Special from 1978. It's intended for die-hard fans and includes many Hollywood insiders dishing all, intertwined with similarly themed variety shows of the era.
Production Company:
- Jeremy Coon Productions
- September Club
Release Date:Nov 17, 2023
Duration:1 h 25 m
Awards
Film Threat Award This!
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
North Texas Film Critics Association, US
• 1 Nomination
