Star Wars: Imagining the Future a Long Time Ago in a Galaxy Far, Far Away

A live Zoom discussion hosted by Lance Rhoades

The universal appeal of Star Wars is unprecedented in the history of science-fiction cinema, and its impact upon popular culture has been unlike nearly any other film before or since. In an appreciation of this tour de force, film scholar Lance Rhoades discusses how Star Wars weaves together ideas from within science-fiction traditions and elsewhere to conceive a unique world that has captured the imaginations of generations of fans.
This program is free but registration is required.
Registration: bit.ly/svstarwars