Beginning of 'Star Wars' staged in NYC subway car

JULY 14, 2010

The cast of Improv Everywhere reenacts the beginning of Star Wars inside a New York City subway car. Proof positive there is NO SHAME in being a sci-fi geek these days.

Click here to see the video detailing the background of the idea and behind-the-scenes footage.

Posted by Steve Spears at 11:00:51 am on July 14, 2010 in

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