Director Kevin Burns was nominated for Outstanding Directing for Nonfiction Programming. Burns, David Comtois and Steven Smith were recognized with a nomination for Outstanding Writing for Nonfiction Programming. The special also earned a nomination for Outstanding Nonfiction Special.
The two-hour special was produced in celebration of 30 years of the Star Wars saga. It premiered on May 28, and uncovered the fascinating, and sometimes surprising, historical, political and mythological connections that exist within the Star Wars saga. Through interviews with politicians, academics, journalists and critics -- all of whom weigh in on the enduring appeal of George Lucas's creations -- the special demonstrated that Star Wars isn't just a high-action adventure in space.
For more information about the special, see the original story here. Also, view excerpts from the special in the starwars.com video player:
- The Legacy Revealed: Mentors
- The Legacy Revealed: Hero's Journey
- The Legacy Revealed: The Women of Star Wars
- The Legacy Revealed: Mythology
For a complete list of nominations, visit the official site of the Emmy Awards here. The Primetime Emmys air on Sunday, September 16 on FOX.
