Congratulations to everyone involved in A Disturbance in the Force, the feature documentary about the making of the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special, as it’s just one of thirteen films to receive a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes this year.
Number of reviews: 30
What it’s about: A documentary about the infamous “Star Wars Holiday Special” that was so bad it only aired once on CBS in 1978.
Why you should watch: Disney+ doesn’t even stream the holiday special, so it’s incredible any sort of deep dive into this legendary piece of pop culture exists to explain how it happened.
The extensive look into the making of the special is a necessary watch for any “Star Wars” fan. It details the pressures creator George Lucas faced between the release of 1977’s “Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope” and its 1980 sequel to provide some type of “Star Wars” content until the release of “Empire Strikes Back” and to help promote toy sales.
One of the most fascinating bits details how Robin Williams was reportedly turned down for the special because he was considered a nobody at the time.
Where to watch: Available to rent and buy on Google Play, YouTube, and Vudu
You can buy A Disturbance in the Force on Digital, DVD, and Blu-Ray, order now from Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. Listen to producer Kyle Newman discuss A Disturbance in the Force on episode 116 of RADIO 1138 here.
