'Star Wars' premiere will benefit children of Sept. 11 victims

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Originally published Thursday, April 11, 2002

NEW YORK -- The New York premiere of "Star Wars: Episode II -- Attack of the Clones" will raise money for the city's underprivileged kids and children of the victims of Sept. 11, festival organizers said Wednesday.

"As a father and filmmaker, it's my pleasure to offer the film in support of the children of New York City," said "Star Wars" creator George Lucas.

The premiere, scheduled for May 12 during the Tribeca Film Festival, will benefit The Children's Aid Society, which helps the city's disadvantaged children and has provided millions of dollars in aid to those affected by the terrorist attacks. Two private screenings of the latest "Star Wars" prequel will take place that morning for children and their families; the premiere that afternoon will be the fund-raiser to benefit The Children's Aid Society.

Premieres of the film will take place in 11 North American cities on May 12, with seats in each theater set aside for underprivileged children. "Attack of the Clones" opens nationwide May 16.

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