Joseph Campbell
Biography: Joseph John Campbell (March 26, 1904 – October 30, 1987) was an American mythologist, writer and lecturer, best known for his work in comparative mythology and comparative religion. His work is vast, covering many aspects of the human experience. His philosophy is often summarized by his phrase: "Follow your bliss."
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: March 26, 1904
Deathday: October 30, 1987
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The Hero's Journey: The World of Joseph Campbell
1987-03-22
The Hero's Journey: The World of Joseph Campbell
Overview: One of the greatest storytellers of our time, and arguably the greatest mythologist, Joseph Campbell spent most of his long, rich career explaining how ancient myths like the Hero’s Journey are relevant to modern life. In understanding the importance of myth as a vital, vibrant source of "mankind’s one great story," Campbell inspired others to embark on a quest for the meaning of myth in their own lives. This biographical portrait, filmed shortly before his death in 1987, follows Campbell’s personal quest—a pathless journey of questioning, discovery, and ultimately of delight and joy in a life to which he said, "Yes."
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-03-22
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Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
2007-05-28
Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
Overview: The special focuses on how Star Wars is relevant today and the history that inspired it, and also makes various connections to Greek mythology. It consists of several interviews with well-known politicians, journalists, and critics, along with historical content and clips from all six of the Star Wars movies.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-05-28
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Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth
1988-01-02
Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth
Overview: TV mini-series.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-01-02
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40,000 Years of Dreaming
1997-11-10
40,000 Years of Dreaming
Overview: Australian-born filmmaker George Miller offers a personal view of Australian films. He suggests that they can be regarded as visual music, public dreaming, mythology, and song-lines. In extrapolating the idea of movies as song-lines he examines feature films under the following categories: songs of the land; the bushman; the convicts; the bush-rangers; mates and larrikins; the digger; pommy bashing; the sheilas; gays; the wogs; blackfellas; and urban subversion. He then concludes that these films can be thought of as "Hymns that sing of Australia."
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-11-10
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The Sun Dagger
1983-01-20
The Sun Dagger
Overview: A documentary about the celestial calendar created by the Anasazi — and rediscovered by artist Anna Soafer, high on a butte in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico — over a thousand years ago.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-01-20
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Joseph Campbell: Sukhavati
1998-10-27
Joseph Campbell: Sukhavati
Overview: Travel with mythology expert Joseph Campbell as he explores shared iconic imagery that marks the human experience and influences our ability to dream and find our spiritual center. Campbell suggests that all religions share the same path to enlightenment, but it's up to us to make the actual journey. Evidence of the commonality of mythological symbols is investigated in the ruins of Ajanta in India, Delphi in Greece and Stonehenge in England. -
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-10-27
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