The Mythology of Star Wars (2000)

  • NR
  • 09/01/2000 (US)
  • TV Movie, Documentary
  • 57m

Overview

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.

Pamela Mason Wagner

Director

Cast

George Lucas's headshot

George Lucas

Self
Bill Moyers's headshot

Bill Moyers

Self
Peter Mayhew's headshot

Peter Mayhew

Self

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