Jedi Junkies
The Force Is Strong With Them
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
75 min
Release Date
2010-05-25
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
9
Vote Average
5.9
Ray Park
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Peter Mayhew
Himself
Jeremy Bulloch
Himself
Olivia Munn
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Dr. Linda Papadopoulos
Kitty Brown
Eduardo Sánchez
Himself
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