ELSTREE 1976 explores the lives of the actors and extras behind one of the most celebrated franchises in cinematic history, which spans from George Lucas’ original A NEW HOPE to J.J. Abrams’ recent record-breaking blockbuster THE FORCE AWAKENS.
From the man behind film’s most iconic villain, to the actor whose character was completely cut from the final film, the documentary delves into the eccentric community these individuals have formed and how the Star Wars franchise continues to impact their lives decades later.
“An affectionate tribute to the individuals who played minor, supporting and background parts in the original STAR WARS movie, ELSTREE 1976 entertainingly explores the world of the character actor and bit-part player… A slice of enjoyable nostalgia, capturing a sense of life as silly, surprising, regretful and all too fleeting.” – Screen Daily
“Entertaining… This is a genial, humane project with obvious fan appeal.” The Hollywood Reporter
“Without patronizing or condescending, it’s an examination of how fame can change us and haunt us… In that, it finds a way of proving valuable not just to fans, but to Force agnostics as well.” – IndieWire
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THEATER LOCATIONS OPENING 5/6
New York City, NY – IFC Center
Los Angeles, CA – Noho 7
Atlanta, GA – Plaza Theater
Vancouver, WA – Kiggins Theatre
Columbus, OH – Gateway Film Center
Arlington, MA – Regent Theatre
Schaumburg, IL – AMC Streets of Woodfield 20
Highland Village, TX – AMC Highland Village 12
Southfield, MI – AMC Southfield 20
Houston, TX – AMC Studio 30
Phoenix, AZ – AMC Arizona Center 24
5/19 & 5/21 – Film Bar
Orlando, FL – AMC Universal Cineplex 20
Rochester, NY – The Little Theater
Philadelphia, PA – 5/6 ONLY – The Trocadero Theater
Winchester, VA – 5/9 ONLY – Alamo Winchester
Tacoma, WA – 5/10 ONLY – Grand Cinema
Pittsburgh, PA – 5/13 – Harris Theatre
Littleton, CO – 5/13 – Alamo Denver
Kansas City, MO – 5/16 – Alamo Main Street
Denver, CO – 5/25 – Sie Film Center
Santa Fe, NM – 5/27 – The Screen
Pelham, NY – 5/27 – Pelham Picture House
Buffalo, NY – 6/3 – Northpark Theater
Austin, TX – 6/4, 7/3, 7,4, 8/4, 8/18 ONLY – Blue Starlite Drive In
