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One of the most popular series in the history of public television, these lively conversations between Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers kept viewers glued to their sets in 1988 and are “still potently relevant” (San Francisco Chronicle).
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One of the most popular series in the history of public television, these lively conversations between Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers kept viewers glued to their sets in 1988 and are “still potently relevant” (San Francisco Chronicle). Exploring how myths hold the key to understanding human experience, the scholar and the journalist touch on topics as diverse as world religions, marriage, and pop culture. 6 episodes; approx. 342 min. on 2 DVDs plus viewer’s guide. Extras include a never-before-aired conversation between Moyers and Campbell. SDH subtitles. For mature audiences.
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Disc 1
Episode 1:The Hero’s Adventure
Whether it’s Buddha, Moses, Jesus, or the Knights of the Round Table, the heroes in every mythic tradition undertake the same archetypal journey from departure, through fulfillment, to return.
Episode 2: The Message of the Myth At their deepest level, myths teach us how to live—with ourselves, with others, and with the mystery at the heart of life.
Episode 3:The First Storytellers
All of our culture’s rituals have their roots in the myths of ancient hunters, who told stories and acted out rites to bring their lives into harmony with nature.
Disc 2
Episode 4:Sacrifice and Bliss
Like a seed that dies only to be reborn, the archetypal hero must undergo the death of the ego to achieve new life and the revelation of bliss.
Episode 5:Love and the Goddess
From kâma to agape to courtly romance, Campbell explores the mythology of love and the role of the female as the giver of life and form.
Episode 6:Masks of Eternity
All cultures create "masks"—names and images for God—to serve as metaphors for inexpressible transcendence, the being beyond all being and the idea beyond all thought.
Episode 1:The Hero’s Adventure
Whether it’s Buddha, Moses, Jesus, or the Knights of the Round Table, the heroes in every mythic tradition undertake the same archetypal journey from departure, through fulfillment, to return.
Episode 2: The Message of the Myth At their deepest level, myths teach us how to live—with ourselves, with others, and with the mystery at the heart of life.
Episode 3:The First Storytellers
All of our culture’s rituals have their roots in the myths of ancient hunters, who told stories and acted out rites to bring their lives into harmony with nature.
Disc 2
Episode 4:Sacrifice and Bliss
Like a seed that dies only to be reborn, the archetypal hero must undergo the death of the ego to achieve new life and the revelation of bliss.
Episode 5:Love and the Goddess
From kâma to agape to courtly romance, Campbell explores the mythology of love and the role of the female as the giver of life and form.
Episode 6:Masks of Eternity
All cultures create "masks"—names and images for God—to serve as metaphors for inexpressible transcendence, the being beyond all being and the idea beyond all thought.
- Never- before-released conversation with Campbell from Bill Moyer’s Journal
- Interview with Star Wars creator George Lucas discussing Campbell’s effect on his work
- 12-page viewer’s guide with profiles of artists influenced by Campbell, Campbell biography, animal symbolism in myths, and more
- Profiles of Campbell’s gurus
- Episode photo galleries
- Bill Moyers biography
- Excerpt from Campbell’s Sukhavati
Packaging:Boxed set
Run Time:342 minutes, plus bonus programming
Format:Full screen
Number of discs:2
Language:English
Subtitles:No
Color or B&W:Color
CC:No
SDH:Yes
Region Code:1
Aspect Ratio:4:3
Rating:NR, contains nudity and violent images.
Run Time:342 minutes, plus bonus programming
Format:Full screen
Number of discs:2
Language:English
Subtitles:No
Color or B&W:Color
CC:No
SDH:Yes
Region Code:1
Aspect Ratio:4:3
Rating:NR, contains nudity and violent images.
"Dazzling and still potently relevant"—San Francisco Chronicle
"Fascinating"—The New York Times
"Compelling"—The Wall Street Journal
"Stirring and elevating"—Los Angeles Times
"Fascinating"—The New York Times
"Compelling"—The Wall Street Journal
"Stirring and elevating"—Los Angeles Times
Joseph Campbell taught for nearly 40 years at Sarah Lawrence College; he authored and edited scores of books and inspired generations of scholars and artists.
Journalist Bill Moyers distinguished himself at Newsday, NBC, CBS, and PBS; his many honors include lifetime achievement Emmy® and Peabody Awards.
Journalist Bill Moyers distinguished himself at Newsday, NBC, CBS, and PBS; his many honors include lifetime achievement Emmy® and Peabody Awards.
