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201696 minPGdocumentary

Legendary AD

201696 minPGdocumentary

Ten iconic films, including Star Wars and The Godfather, are linked by their memorable advertisements in this 96-minute exploration.

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Leonardo Corbucci

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Ten iconic films, including Star Wars and The Godfather, are linked by their memorable advertisements in this 96-minute exploration.

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Leonardo Corbucciwriter

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Star Wars, The Godfather, and Back to the Future are among the films featured in Legendary AD. This documentary examines memorable advertisements that promoted these iconic movies. It discusses the creative strategies and memorable campaigns that defined their marketing. The 96-minute film takes a look at how these ads shaped popular culture and influenced audience engagement from the 1970s to the present.

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