Caravan of Courage

Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure is an American television film released in 1984 directed by John Korty which is set in the Star Wars universe. The story follows two child protagonists Cindel and Mace Towani who, after their family's starship crashes on the moon of Endor, get separated from their parents. With the help of the native Ewoks, they embark on a mission to rescue their parents from a gigantic creature known as the Gorax.

The film presents a tale of survival, courage and friendship which happens to take place in between Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi of the Star Wars series. It implies the bond between the Ewoks and humans fostering a sense of cooperation that’s evident in the Return of the Jedi. Although the film was released for television, it became quite popular among Star Wars fans as it gave a more in-depth look into the life and culture of Ewoks, the furry creatures debuted in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, that are shown to have a primitive yet resourceful society.

While the film's special effects and storyline were considered basic compared to other Star Wars films, Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure received a positive response due to the fascinating portrayals of Ewok rituals, daily practices, and their distinct language. The film also won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects. In spite of its slightly different tone from the main Star Wars series, the film has found a home in the hearts of many original Star Wars trilogy fans.