Examines the life, career, and success of the creator of the "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" movies, whose technological innovations have had a major impact on the film industry.

Modesto beginnings -- A need for speed -- Time to buckle down -- Life in the real world -- Creating and American classic -- Star Wars is born -- The challenge of the sequel -- A guy named Indy -- Back to the empire -- Back to the beginning -- Life after Star Wars -- 10 things you should know about George Lucas -- 10 more things that are pretty cool to know.