A USA Network Original Special
George Lucas' devotion to timeless storytelling and cutting-edge innovation has resulted in some of the most successful and beloved films of all time. His contribution to the film industry is being recognized by the American Film Institute with the 2005 AFI Life Achievement Award.
Filmmaker and past Life Achievement Award recipient Steven Spielberg presented Lucas with the award during a gala presentation at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles on June 9, 2005. Recorded exclusively for USA Network, the evening features tributes from a number of Lucas' friends and colleagues, with guests including past Life Achievement Award recipients Tom Hanks and Harrison Ford, as well as Francis Ford Coppola, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Duvall, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, and Jimmy Smits, plus appearances by intergalactic celebrities C3PO, Chewbacca, and R2D2 and a musical performance by Maroon 5. Additionally, clips from Lucas' films will be presented along with commentary from four Academy Award winning directors: Spielberg, James Cameron, Ron Howard, and Peter Jackson.
THE 33rd AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO GEORGE LUCAS is executive produced and written by Bob Gazzale and directed and co-produced by Louis J. Horvitz.
