The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars(2017)

The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars is a documentary that uncovers the overlooked British contributors to the original 1977 Star Wars film. Presenter David Whiteley, a lifelong fan born on May the Fourth, tracks down the modest talent behind one of cinema's most successful franchises. The film features previously unheard stories and unseen behind-the-scenes footage from the people who shaped the saga. Whiteley explores the London Symphony Orchestra's role in the score and meets continuity supervisor Ann Skinner, who reveals her work with Sir Alec Guinness on one of the saga's most iconic speeches. Through candid interviews and archival material, the documentary celebrates the craftspeople whose artistry made the galaxy feel real, reminding viewers that Star Wars was truly a British-American collaboration.