The 1997 Re-releases

Today on Who Shot First: A Star Wars Controversy Podcast Alex and Ethan discuss the pros and cons of the 1997 Re-releases of the original Star Wars Trilogy. Where they Necessary? Did they help introduce Star Wars to a new Generation? Do they change the plot of the Original Films? All are questions that are discussed. 

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Below are the Articles referenced in the Podcast. 

https://film.avclub.com/1997-was-the-year-star-wars-came-back-and-never-left-1798288424

https://io9.gizmodo.com/6-ways-the-star-wars-special-editions-actually-improved-1733368444

https://screenrant.com/star-wars-special-edition-changes-original-trilogy/

https://collider.com/star-wars-special-editions-explained/

https://www.today.com/popculture/lucas-talks-star-wars-trilogy-returns-wbna6011380

https://www.vox.com/2015/1/30/7952859/despecialized-edition-download