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Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth

Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth

1988TV Mini Series⏱️ 6h 0m
Documentary
8.8
IMDB Rating
1,266 votes

Mythologist Joseph Campbell presents his ideas about comparative mythology and the ongoing role of myth in human society.

Director
N/A
Writers
N/A
Stars
Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers, George Lucas
Release Date
June 21, 1988
Language
English
Country
United States
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🎭 Top Cast

Joseph Campbell
Joseph Campbell
as Self
Bill Moyers
Bill Moyers
as Self
George Lucas
George Lucas
as Self

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Stereo
Color
Color
Production
Alvin H. Perlmutter, Public Affairs Television

🏷️ Keywords

mythologyinterviewreligion and spirituality documentarytv mini seriesnietzsche

🎯 Categories

Faith & Spirituality DocumentaryDocumentary

⭐ Featured Review

The most important show of my life
by hachmom-12007-09-23
10/10

"This is the single most important program I ever saw in my life...it introduced my to Joseph Campbell's work, which I later read everything I could get my hands on, and it gave me entire new perspectives on religion, myth, and my whole life's journey. The "labrynth" quote at the beginning of "The hero's journey" has guided me every since. And then there's just the simple pleasure of hearing two intelligent men in intelligent conversation. And its astounding to watch Campbell at his age, so close to his death, discoursing on such a variety of topics. Its ..."

💡 Did You Know?

Rory Gilmore and Paris Geller watch The Power of Myth in the Gilmore Girls episode "Girls in Bikinis, Boys Doin' the Twist" (season 4, episode 17) while on spring break.

📖 Synopsis

Mythologist Joseph Campbell presents his ideas about comparative mythology and the ongoing role of myth in human society.