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Star Wars Kid: The Rise of the Digital Shadows

Mathieu Fournier
2022 | 1 h 19 min
In this Mathieu Fournier documentary on the first viral phenomenon of the digital age, Ghyslain Raza (the “Star Wars Kid”) breaks his silence and reflects on his story for the first time. In doing so, he also explores our collective experience living in an online world in which we have to make peace with our digital shadows.

Awards and distinctions

  • Best Editing: Public Affairs, Documentary Program
    Prix Gémeaux, Montréal
    2022