When AFI compiled a list of the 50 greatest heroes in the first 100 years of cinema Indiana Jones was second only to “To Kill a Mockingbird’s” Atticus Finch. Leaving the incomparably moral and overall perfect portrayal of Atticus Finch aside, the list truly begins with Indiana Jones. An American film icon, Indiana Jones has enthralled moviegoers for over 25 years. From the original blockbuster release of Raiders of the Lost Ark(1981) to Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) and last but, not least for long, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), the fedora wearing archeologist has been enthralling movie goers in theatres and at home for over 25 years.
In the years since it’s release the Indiana Jones trilogy has garnished a fan base to rival such fanatical franchises as Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and Star Trek. Wherever you may be on the planet people know the scruffy visage of Dr. Jones. His charm, wit, self assuredness and courage are the qualities all men wish they possessed and all women wish they could tame. He’s mysterious, solitary and disagreeable, not to mention he romps around the world in search of ancient relics, more often than not in a desperate race against evil to save the world, living the childhood, and adulthood, dreams of millions who’ve ever longed for adventure and high drama.
This documentary will chronicle the phenomena that is Indiana Jones, from his conception to interviews with crew and cast and most importantly the impact the films have had on the generations of fans everywhere…
