SXSW 2023

SXSW 2023: A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE

SXSW 2023

There are no current or future screenings planned for this film.

In 1977, “Star Wars” became a cultural phenomenon that single-handedly revitalized a stagnant film industry, and forever changed how films were sold, made, and marketed. Movies would never be the same again.A year later, neither would television.In 1978, CBS aired the two-hour “Star Wars Holiday Special” during the week of Thanksgiving and was watched by 13 million people. It never re-aired.While some fans of the franchise are aware of this dark secret, this bizarre two hours of television still remains relatively unknown among the general public. Simply put, we will answer how and why did the “Holiday Special” get made.

SXSW FILM ADMISSION POLICY

All screenings are General Admission. Seating is subject to capacity and will occur on a priority basis approximately 30 minutes before the screening starts. Attendees are advised to arrive as early as 60 minutes prior to the screening.
1. Primary Access: Film & Platinum Badges with SXXpress Passes
2. Primary Access: Film & Platinum Badges
3. Secondary Access: Film Wristbands, Music & Interactive Badges, Advance Single Tickets
4. Day-of Single Tickets: sold 15 minutes before screening, as capacity allows.

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