The Mythology of Star Wars

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Documentary
Director:Pamela Mason Wagner

George Lucas discusses how Joseph Campbell and his concept of the Monomyth (aka the Hero's Journey) and other concepts from mythology and religion shaped the Star Wars saga.

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StatusReleased
Release DateJanuary 1, 1999
Release Dates
Finland:
TV - Feb 5, 2005
United States:
TV - Sep 1, 2000
TV - Jun 18, 1999
Runtime57dk
000
Origin CountryUnited States
Original LanguageEnglish
Spoken LanguagesEnglish

Keywords

mythologyinterviewanalysiscelebrity interviewfilm directormythological story

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Films for the Humanities

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The Mythology of Star Wars with George Lucas and Bill Moyers
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The Mythology of Star Wars with George Lucas and Bill Moyers

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Joseph Campbell and the Mythology of Star Wars
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Joseph Campbell and the Mythology of Star Wars

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George Lucas Tells Bill Moyers About the Mentors in His Career
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George Lucas Tells Bill Moyers About the Mentors in His Career

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Cast

Featured Cast

George Lucas

George Lucas

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Bill Moyers

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