The Mythology of Star Wars
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.
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George Lucas
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Bill Moyers
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