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TCM Film Festival Celebrates 45 Years of Star Wars!

3/19/2025

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Get ready for a cinematic celebration! The 16th TCM Classic Film Festival kicks off on April 24 with the iconic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, marking its 45th anniversary. Directed by the legendary George Lucas, this beloved film will shine alongside classics like Spirited Away, while George Stevens, Jr. receives the prestigious Robert Osborne Award.

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Get ready for a cinematic celebration! The 16th TCM Classic Film Festival kicks off on April 24 with the iconic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, marking its 45th anniversary. Directed by the legendary George Lucas, this beloved film will shine alongside classics like Spirited Away, while George Stevens, Jr. receives the prestigious Robert Osborne Award.