EoM Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning recently spoke with some of the team behind the documentary I’m ‘George Lucas’: A Connor Ratliff Story, which premiered at the 2024 Slamdance Film Festival.

Connor Raliff as Retired Filmmaker George Lucas in I’M “GEORGE LUCAS”: A CONNOR RATLIFF STORY. Photo courtesy of Crawl Walk Run Productions.

Director Ryan Jacobi and producer Patrick Cotnoir discuss their doc’s approach to examining the power of creative expression through the lens of actor, comedian, and host of The George Lucas Talk Show, Connor Ratliff. Jacobi and Cotnoir also dive deep on everything from the importance of learning lessons from failure to Griffin Newman’s zany portrayal of Watto the Toydarian junk dealer.

Official Synopsis:

For five years, comedian Connor Ratliff has performed as filmmaker George Lucas in his monthly UCB NY cult comedy show, “The George Lucas Talk Show”. Co-hosted by actor Griffin Newman and featuring A-list guests booked by producer Patrick Cotnoir, the show allows Connor to both exalt and poke fun at the vast world of Lucas, including Star Wars. However, Connor begins to question if the show should continue due to its ongoing stress with little financial and career gain. By following the live performances and behind the scenes for one year, the mysteries of Connor’s inner self are explored in this portrait of an artist, and his own feelings on his history, value, and legacy are revealed.

Screening during Slamdance Film Festival 2024.

For more information, head to the official I’m “George Lucas”: A Connor Ratliff Story Slamdance webpage or documentary website.

Thomas Manning is a member of the NCFCA, SEFCA, and CCA, and also the co-host of the television show and radio program Meet Me at the Movies. He has served as a production assistant and voting member on the Film Selection Committee for the Real to Reel Film Festival. Additionally, he manages his own film review and interview site, The Run-Down on Movies. Manning is a graduate of Gardner-Webb University with a double-major in Communications and English. His passion for cinema and storytelling is rivaled only by his love for the music of Taylor Swift.

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