Ep 9: Memories of MENACE
In this 20th Anniversary Episode I retrospective, 15 fans share stories that capture the sense of anticipation, excitement, confusion, disappointment, jubilation and hysteria that was Star Wars moviegoing in the Summer of 1999. These tales of frantic trailer-downloading, compulsive toy-buying, painstaking line-waiting and all around pandemonium collectively reflect on and celebrate The Phantom Menace as the epicenter of a one-of-a-kind cinematic and cultural experience.
Waiting for Jar Jar - Documentary by Meredith Bragg (Special Thanks to Erik Janniche)
Waiting For Jar Jar, an award winning documentary film by Meredith Bragg showing the trials, tribulations and emotions leading up to the opening of Star Wars Episode One, The Phantom Menace and the line-up camp out at the Uptown Theater in Washington D. C. in 1999.
Westwood and Hollywood CA Footage Courtesy of Brennan Swain
Waiting in line to watch Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace on May 19, 1999. After years of hype the movie is finally released. This is footage shot on a hi8 camcorder from my time in line to see the 12:01 AM showing at the Westwood Village theater and the 3:30 PM showing the next day at Mann's Chinese Theater, both in Los Angeles.
