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                   Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)
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Episode 1: The Phantom Menace is a journey back to the beginning of the epic saga to the era of the Republic. It follows the conflict over Naboo, a peaceful planet governed by Queen Amidala, which is threatened by the Trade Federation, puppets of the evil Sith. Through the struggle for Naboo's freedom, a momentous meeting occurs between Anakin Skywalker, a hopeful nine-year-old boy, and Obi-Wan Kenobi, a determined young Jedi, that will change the course of galactic history. The film follows Anakin as he pursues his dreams and confronts his fears in the midst of a galaxy in turmoil. Meanwhile Sith, in the form of the vicious Darth Maul, schemes to destroy the Jedi and control the Republic.
                 
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