# The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode I (2001)

English · Released 2001-10-16

The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode I is a 2001 English film. Natalie Portman appears in it.

Cast: Natalie Portman as Self

## Storyline
The entire process of making Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) is shown here in this documentary. From pre-production through post-production, we get to see visual effects meetings, John Williams' music sessions, and even the storm that wiped out the pod-racers & props.

## Common questions

### When was The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode I released?
The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode I was released on 16 October 2001.

### Who stars in The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode I?
Natalie Portman star in The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode I.

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