Behind the Bucket: A Garrison Story – MVD Visual (DVD)

Release Date: USA, 2023
Directors: Michael Thomas Determan, Tom Rosy

Release Date: October 8th, 2024
Approximate Running Time: 84 Minutes 39 Seconds
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
Rating: NR
Sound: Dolby Digital Stereo English
Subtitles: English SDH
Region Coding: Region 1 NTSC
Retail Price: $14.95

"For two years filmmakers followed members of the 501st's Midwest Garrison to investigate why people say they are "Bad Guys Doing Good". These Star Wars costumers may be big kids at heart, but through their fandom, they go above an beyond for those who not only love Star Wars, but those who also need a little help. Through hospital visits, charity events, a musical number with "Weird Al", and many more excursions, you'll see how these "nerds dressing up as plastic spacemen" are able to bring joy, while wiping tears away from the cheeks of those who need it most." - Synopsis provided by the Distributor

Video: 3.5/5

Behind the Bucket: A Garrison Story comes of a single layer DVD.

Disc Size: 3.9 GB

The source looks great, and image clarity is strong.

Audio: 3.5/5

This release comes with one audio option, a Dolby Digital stereo mix in English with removable English SDH. The audio sounds clear and balanced throughout.

Extras:

Extras for this release are limited to a trailer (1 minute 46 seconds, Dolby Digital stereo English, no subtitles).

Summary:

Star Wars is arguably cinema’s most recognizable film franchise. Star Wars is a cultural phenomenon that transcends language and other barriers. That said, though there have been many documentaries that explored Star Wars fandom, Behind the Bucket: A Garrison Story does not tread on familiar ground.

At the heart of Behind the Bucket: A Garrison Story are the 501st Legion of Star Wars enthusiasts. The opening moments of Behind the Bucket: A Garrison Story establish what is a legion and how one is formed. From there, things shift towards background stories of the 501st Legion, followed by the activities of the 501st Legion, which include charity work. This documentary also explores the positive impact that the 501st Legion has had on others.

Another area that this documentary dives into is the work that goes into building a costume. A lot of information is covered in 84 minutes, and it's always engaging. Another strength of this documentary is everyone’s enthusiasm. Ultimately, Behind the Bucket: A Garrison Story is a story about connecting with others.

MVD Visual's Behind the Bucket: A Garrison Story release delivers a strong audio/video presentation, recommended.

Written by Michael Den Boer