Star Warriors

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Star Warriors

2007

1h 24m

5.8(3 votes)

Documentary

Overview

Some Star Wars fans want to collect action figures... these fans want to be action figures! A tribute to the 501st Legion, a global organization of Star Wars costume enthusiasts, this insightful documentary shows how the super-fan club promotes interest in the films through charity and volunteer work at fundraisers and high-profile special events around the world.

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Prometheus Entertainment

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1 video

Cast & Crew

2 members

Directing

George Lucas

Self

George Lucas

Acting

Steve Sansweet

Self

Steve Sansweet

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