Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return Documentary Review by Ryan Balkwill

Genre: Documentary

Directed by David Gelb

Starring: Ewan McGregor, Deborah Chow, Rupert Friend, Moses Ingram, Bonnie Piesse, Joel Edgerton, O’Shea Jackson Jr. & Hayden Christensen.

Network: Disney+

Plot: Exploring the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen and Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their respective classic roles.

I could not wait to see this documentary on the same day along with that Pinocchio Movie.

The documentary itself was Wonderful.

Pros: The feeling I got was the sense of appreciation and awarding. It shows a lot of emotion from the Three Main heads looking back at their memories of Star Wars and their time doing the prequels, Also showing A lot of behind the scenes of the Obi-Wan Kenobi Miniseries & This was such a Joy Ride to Watch on Disney+ Day.

Cons: I had no problems with this documentary.

Cast & Crew:

Directed by 

David Gelb

Cast (in credits order)  

Ewan McGregorSelf – Obi-Wan Kenobi & Executive Producer
Deborah ChowSelf – Director
Joby HaroldSelf – Writer & Executive Producer
Rupert FriendSelf – Grand Inquisitor
Moses IngramSelf – Reva Sevander
Bonnie PiesseSelf – Beru Lars
Joel EdgertonSelf – Owen Lars
Zach BraffSelf – Voice of Freck
Kumail NanjianiSelf – Haja Estree
Indira VarmaSelf – Tala Durith
O’Shea Jackson Jr.Self – Kawlan Roken
Hayden ChristensenSelf – Anakin Skywalker
Jonathan EusebioSelf – Stunt Coordinator
Vivien Lyra BlairSelf – Leia Organa
Liam NeesonSelf – Qui-Gon Jinn
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Gary KurtzSelf – Interviewing Alec Guinness (archive sound) (uncredited)

Produced by 

Daniel Caveyco-executive producer
Kai De Mello-Folsomline producer
David Gelbproducer
Naz Hakimassociate producer
Jacqui Lopezexecutive producer
Andrew McAllisterco-producer
Jamie McBrietyco-executive producer
Brian McGinnproducer
Channing O’Neillpost producer
Stephanie Petersco-producer
Sarah Reganco-executive producer
Michelle Rejwanexecutive producer
Jason Stermanproducer
Kaliya WarrenBTS Producer
Anna Yeagerexecutive producer

Music by 

Michael Dean Parsons(music by)
Scott Michael Smith(music by)

Cinematography by 

Matthew Chavez(second unit)
Kaliya Warren(BTS)
Chloe Weaver

Film Editing by 

Jared Martin
Andrew McAllistersupervising editor

Makeup Department 

Geoffrey Rodriguezmakeup artist

Production Management 

Joanna Goldfarbpost-production supervisor
Cody Vandenbergpost-production supervisor

Sound Department 

Richard Hayssound mixer: bts unit
Steve Tejadasound recordist

Camera and Electrical Department 

Levon Abrahamiankey grip
Nicolas Amatobest boy grip
Brice Bradleygaffer
Alex Casonfirst assistant camera
Lee de Arakaldit
Daniel DeJesuscamera operator: bts unit
Carmen Delaneya camera operator
Angelo Gentile IIIsecond assistant camera/dit: second unit
Brett Graybillfirst assistant camera: second unit
James Hammondb camera operator: second unit
Brian Hickmangaffer: second unit
Rob Horwitzfirst assistant camera: second unit
Andrew Paulingfirst assistant camera
Kalilah Robinsoncamera operator: bts unit
Anthony Roldanbest boy electric
Michael Rosscamera operator: bts unit
David Shawlb camera operator/steadicam
Erin G. Wesleycamera operator: bts unit
Litong Zhensecond assistant camera

Editorial Department 

Jj Degenassistant editor
Karina E. Gomezassistant editor
Channing O’Neillpost producer
Emily Van Bergenstory producer

Additional Crew 

Asad AyazPresident of Marketing
Lexie Bravoexecutive coordinator
Gregg Brilliantunit publicist: bts unit
Tracy Cannobbiolucasfilm publicity
Taylor Cawthorneproduction accountant
Deborah J. Chesebroproduction accountant
Brisa Diazhealth & safety office coordinator
Calvin Diliberokey production assistant
Alexis Donoghoeproduction counsel
Nate Franciscocovid compliance officer
Pablo HidalgoCreative Executive: Franchise Story
Naureen Hoqueassociate principal counsel
Bryan Kinderhealth & safety supervisor
John Kissaneproduction assistant
Michael Kohnlucasfilm localization
Stacey Leongfranchise asset supervisor
Marro K. Parksr. manager production finance
Christen Rangelcovid compliance officer
Chamberlain Staubfield producer: second unit
LeAndre Thomasmanager: franchise video assets
Jake Westbykey production assistant: second unit

I highly recommend this documentary on Disney+ to anyone who loves Star Wars.

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Ryan Balkwill:

Resident documentary reviewer,

Level Best Art Cafe.

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