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NOVA: The Magic of Special Effects

Nova (1985)

Documentary | United States

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SEASON: 12

EPISODE: 15 - The Magic of Special Effects

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NOVA cameras go behind-the-scenes to reveal the new art of illusion, Hollywood-style, focusing on three blockbuster films—Return of the Jedi, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and 2010: The Year We Make Contact.

RUNTIME: 55 min

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