CinemaOSMovie · 1999 · 0h 57m

The Mythology of Star Wars

74%(6)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byPamela Mason Wagner

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 57m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 1999
Studios
ThirteenFilms for the HumanitiesPublic Affairs Television

Featuring

Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring
George Lucas

George Lucas

Self

Bill Moyers

Bill Moyers

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Pamela Mason Wagner
Produced by
Pamela Mason Wagner

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