The Hero's Journey: The World of Joseph Campbell (1987)
Joseph Campbell discusses the nature of the hero in mythology.
58 min
One of the greatest storytellers of our time, and arguably the greatest mythologist, Joseph Campbell spent most of his long, rich career explaining how ancient myths like the Hero’s Journey are relevant to modern life. In understanding the importance of myth as a vital, vibrant source of "mankind’s one great story," Campbell inspired others to embark on a quest for the meaning of myth in their own lives. This biographical portrait, filmed shortly before his death in 1987, follows Campbell’s personal quest—a pathless journey of questioning, discovery, and ultimately of delight and joy in a life to which he said, "Yes."
- Release date
- March 22, 1987
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- Mickey Hart, Rand Wetherwax
Soundtrack
- The Hero's Journey · Joseph Campbell58:00
Cast
- Peter Donat as Self - Host
- Joseph Campbell as Self - Mythologist
- Richard Adams as Self - Author, Watership Down
- James Hillman as Self - Psychologist
- George Lucas as Self - Director, Star Wars
- Jean Erdman as Self - Joseph's Wife
Crew
- Janelle Balnicke · Director
- David Kennard · Director
- Janelle Balnicke · Writer
- Phil Cousineau · Writer
- William Free · Writer
- William Free · Producer
- Mickey Hart · Composer
- Rand Wetherwax · Composer
- Hilyard John Brown · Cinematographer
- Erik Daarstad · Cinematographer
- Yasha Aginsky · Editor