1999 Rockford News Report About Star Wars [VIDEO]

Everyone is so excited about Star Wars: The Force Awakens which will be shown this evening in theaters across the country.

I've barely seen any of the Star Wars movies, but have been working hard to watch try to watch them all at my computer desk today before the big showing tonight.

The world is in an uproar and I can't help but think, haven't we been here before?

The video below is Rockford's WTVO news report in 1999 about Star Wars Episode 1 being shown in theaters.

Watch as fans across Rockford share their Star Wars love.