The Mythology of Star Wars
Synopsis
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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The Mythology of Star Wars with George Lucas and Bill Moyers
Type: Featurette • Published 2020-04-29
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pamela Mason Wagner
- Original Title
- The Mythology of Star Wars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Films for the Humanities, Public Affairs Television, Thirteen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pamela Mason Wagner
John Chater
Nancy Roach, Tom Emmenegger
Pamela Mason Wagner, Judith Davidson Moyers
Department Leadership Roster
Pamela Mason Wagner
Producer
Nancy Roach
Editor
Pamela Mason Wagner
Director
John Chater
Director of Photography
Tom Emmenegger
Editor
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What is The Mythology of Star Wars about?
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.
Who directed The Mythology of Star Wars?
The Mythology of Star Wars was directed by Pamela Mason Wagner.
Who stars in The Mythology of Star Wars?
The principal cast of The Mythology of Star Wars includes George Lucas, Bill Moyers.
When was The Mythology of Star Wars released and how long is it?
The Mythology of Star Wars was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 57m.