40 years of Return of the Jedi
40 years ago, not only was I diagnosed with asthma (following weeks of ill health and a second opinion), I was anxiously awaiting the release of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi!
On this day, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi premiered in the US! The conclusion of George Lucas’ original trilogy was a seminal moment in my life (dominated by a life-changing injury).
Whilst UK fans (myself included) had to wait until June (how long?), excitement was at a fever pitch amongst fellow fans and classmates as the school playground echoed with the sounds of PEW! PEW! PEW!
After a 3-year wait and clutching a mail-away Admiral Ackbar action figure, I entered a darkened theatre. Will our Rebel heroes rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt...