
The Skywalker Legacy
The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
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2007★ 7.8
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2012★ 6.1
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Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Eternals
2022★ 7.1
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Game of Thrones: The Last Watch
2019★ 7.0
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