Heroes of the Empire is coming to Amazon Prime Video

PORTMAGEE, IRELAND - MAY 04: The 501st Irish Legion costume players dressed as Star Wars characters make their way through the village in Portmagee Harbour on International Star Wars day May 4, 2018 in Portmagee, Ireland. The first ever Star Wars festival is taking place against the backdrop of the famous Skellig Michael island which was used extensively in Episode VII and Episode VIII of the popular science fiction saga. The small fishing village of Portmagee which is closest to the location has seen a boom in tourism following the latest films. Today is known as May the fourth be with you day. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
PORTMAGEE, IRELAND - MAY 04: The 501st Irish Legion costume players dressed as Star Wars characters make their way through the village in Portmagee Harbour on International Star Wars day May 4, 2018 in Portmagee, Ireland. The first ever Star Wars festival is taking place against the backdrop of the famous Skellig Michael island which was used extensively in Episode VII and Episode VIII of the popular science fiction saga. The small fishing village of Portmagee which is closest to the location has seen a boom in tourism following the latest films. Today is known as May the fourth be with you day. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images) /
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Heroes of the Empire, the documentary film about the 501st Garrison in the UK, is making its way to Amazon Prime Video in February.

Amazon Prime Video is extending its list of content once again. This time it’s with content aimed at everyone who has a passion for Star Wars. Coming to the streaming platform in February, Star Wars fans can look forward to Heroes of the Empire being available to stream.

A 60-minute documentary film about the 501st Garrison in the UK, the film delves into the Star Wars costuming club as they go about doing what they do best, bringing joy to people while attending various different events around the UK, many of them being fundraising activities. You can watch it from Feb. 8, 2019.

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Heroes of the Empire reveals the people behind the mask and what inspired them to become part of the 501st Garrison. It shows how describing them as nothing but nerds and geeks could not be further from the truth. Where in fact these are people from all different walks of life.

For those who know nothing about the 501st, this is the largest Star Wars cosplaying group in the world. Each country (and even area) has its own garrison, but this documentary is all about the UK group.

There is a trailer available giving you a good idea about the documentary film. Check it out for yourself just below.

Hits you right in the “feels” department right?

Heroes of the Empire shows a side of costuming that you may have never known before. And it does it brilliantly. When the film arrives on Amazon Prime Video on Feb. 8, make sure you give it a watch. It will be well worth your time.

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Will you watch Heroes of the Empire when it arrives on Amazon Prime Video? Have you heard of the 501st Garrison before? Have you met them at any conventions or events? Drop a comment just below sharing your thoughts.

Heroes of the Empire will arrive on Amazon Prime Video Feb. 8, 2019.