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​RUNTIME: 80 min. LANGUAGE: English
A DETERMINED DIGITAL Film

Behind the Bucket is a feature-length documentary directed by Michael Thomas Determan and Tom Rosy, where we meet and follow Star Wars and costume building enthusiasts who are members of the Midwest Garrison (located in the state of Illinois), and part of the world wide, non-profit organization known as, the 501st Legion ... aka, Vader’s Fist.

Essentially combining their love of costume building and the Star Wars Universe’s many villainous characters, 501st Legion members share their talent and contribute their time, to various charitable events by showing up in costume and interacting with fellow Star Wars lovers of all ages, hoping to bring them joy, especially when they’re finding themselves in difficult situations.

The 501st Legion’s motto, ...
​“Bad Guys Doing Good.”
The Crew

​Directors  
Michael Thomas Determan
Tom Rosy
Editor
David M. Haight
Writers 
J. Anthony Ramos
David M. Haight
Director of Photography 
Michael Thomas Determan
Producers 
Michael Thomas Determan
Tom Rosy
David M. Haight
J. Anthony Ramos 
Sound Editor/Sound Designer 
Todd Brodie
​Todd Harth
Animator/Animation
Veronica Venturi
Gordon Crum