Joseph Campbell and the power of myth
Bill Moyers and Joseph Campbell discuss the themes and roots of human myth which is seen as man's attempt to relate himself to the universe. Starting with various topics Campbell shows both how man creates his universe and is controlled by the myth he has created.
| Other Authors: | Campbell, Joseph, 1904-1987., Moyers, Bill D., Lucas, George, 1944-, Tatge, Catherine., Apostrophe S Productions., Public Affairs Television (Firm), WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.), WTTW (Television station : Chicago, Ill.), Mystic Fire Video, Inc. |
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| Format: | DVD |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Mystic Fire Video,
[2001]
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| Physical Description: |
2 videodiscs (6 hr.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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| Summary: |
Bill Moyers and Joseph Campbell discuss the themes and roots of human myth which is seen as man's attempt to relate himself to the universe. Starting with various topics Campbell shows both how man creates his universe and is controlled by the myth he has created. |
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| Item Description: |
DVD. Original music composed by Richard Peaslee. Originally produced for television broadcast in 1988. Taped at the library of Lucasfilm, Skywalker Ranch, San Rafael, California [and] the American Museum of Natural History, New York in summers of 1986 and 1987. Bill Moyers and Joseph Campbell discuss the themes and roots of human myth which is seen as man's attempt to relate himself to the universe. Starting with various topics Campbell shows both how man creates his universe and is controlled by the myth he has created. Disc 1. The hero's adventure -- The message of the myth -- The first storytellers -- Disc 2. Sacrifice and bliss -- Love and the goddess --Masks of eternity. Bonus features include: interview with George Lucas; biographies; bibliographies; art gallery; chapter indexes; trailer; weblinks. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
2 videodiscs (6 hr.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: |
DVD. |
| Production Credits: |
Original music composed by Richard Peaslee. |
| ISBN: |
1561764620 |