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“Before I became a film major, I was very heavily into social science, I had done a lot of sociology, anthropology, and I was playing in what I call social psychology, which is sort of an offshoot of anthropology/sociology - looking at a culture as a living organism, why it does what it does.”

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George Lucas, born on May 14, 1944, is a renowned film director and producer from the United States. He is best known for his groundbreaking film works, particularly the 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones' franchises, which have had a profound impact on the global film industry. more

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