The Mythology of Star Wars

The Mythology of Star Wars

8.2

Jan 01 1999

1h 57m

TV Movie, Documentary

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.

George Lucas

George Lucas

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Bill Moyers

Bill Moyers

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Peter Mayhew

Peter Mayhew

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