A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE

NEW YORK PREMIERE The ubiquitous cultural cachet of Star Wars is under attack, not by an intergalactic warlord, but from 1978’s absurdly campy “Star Wars Holiday Special.” The program aired a single time on CBS, never to be shown again, and is considered one of the worst pieces of Star Wars media ever made. Despite being a thorn in the sides of the creatives behind the franchise, in the 45 years since, the special has become a cult classic within Star Wars fandom. – Brandon Harrison

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Jeremy Coon and composer Karl Preusser. The second screening will be followed by a Q&A with composer Karl Preusser. 

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:
Closed Captioning for in-person screenings at IFC Center and Village East by Angelika

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.