Published April 11, 2002
'Star Wars' to premiere for families of Sept. 11 - "Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones," which wil scheduled to open nationwide on May 16, will premiere at the close of the Tribeca Film Festival on May 12. There will be two screenings for the families of the victims of Sept. 11, and there will be another screening earlier that day to benefit the Children's Aid Society. "As a father and filmmaker, it is my pleasure to offer the film in support of the children of New York City," said George Lucas. The Tribeca Film Festival was founded by Robert DeNiro and Jane Rosenthal.
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