The Star Wars franchise is just that. I like to call it 'the new religion'. The Star Wars legend has lasted 20 years. It is a social phenomenon because the legend sparks the imagination with adventure, love and daring. Whereas organized religion has become less important and families have disintegrated over the years, the film legend gives people something to believe in again.
People crave the ideals of the legend to fill the voids in their own lives.
And as with all good legends, they never die. Star Wars depicts heroism amid cowardice, honor amid betrayal and good defeats evil. Love and virtue rule. Immerse yourself in the film legend and you achieve all those things for two whole hours and when it's over, you take it with you. I know it gave me something to believe in 20 years ago as I sat mesmerized watching Luke save the galaxy.