American Jedi 2017
“A documentary film about a fan's journey to knighthood.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 86 minutes
- Director
- Laurent Malaquais
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is American Jedi?
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- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 86 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 21, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.0/10 from 1 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~86 minutes
- Status
- Released
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Title: American Jedi
Year: 2017
Release Date (US): 11/21/2017
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1h 26m
Synopsis: Three candidates for knighthood must face a reckoning with the darkest issues from their past to be accepted into a real-life Jedi community. For each initiate, it is a personal crusade for the betterment of their world, described as more than fandom and more than religion.
Cast/Crew:
Laurent Malaquais (AllMovie)
Zachary Akers as Jedi (Moviefone)
Scott Allen as The 501 Legion (Moviefone)
Roger Anderson as Comic-Con interview (Moviefone)
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Should you watch it?
“Three individuals pursue knighthood within a real-life Jedi community while confronting their personal pasts.”
- Explores the intersection of fandom and personal belief systems
- Provides an intimate look at the motivations of Jedi initiates
- Examines the transformative potential of community-based crusades
- Focuses on a niche subculture that may not appeal to general audiences
Watch it if you are interested in the sociological aspects of modern fandom and spiritual communities.
The film maintains a serious, reflective tone and moves at a steady, documentary-style pace suitable for mature audiences.
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Where can I stream American Jedi?
Streaming availability for American Jedi can be checked on The Movie Database platform via the Watch Now feature.
Is this film worth watching?
The film is worth watching for those interested in the sociological study of subcultures and the personal motivations behind modern spiritual movements.
What is the runtime of the film?
American Jedi has a total runtime of one hour and twenty-six minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch before this?
As a standalone documentary film, there are no prior episodes or series required to understand the narrative.
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