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The secret sauce behind Star Wars? A mythology nerd and his hero's journey obsession.

Hollywood's Master of Myth: Joseph Campbell - The Force Behind Star Wars (1999)

nerdy deep-divebehind-the-curtainbrainy chills

Overview

Documentary

Documentary charting the contribution to Hollywood movies made by writer Joseph Campbell, whose ideas about mythic structure helped shape Star Wars.

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filmmakingstorytellingfiction

Standout Aspects

Writing

Campbell's framework decoded by the guy who actually used it.

Direction

Lucas nerding out about his own mythological homework.

Best for:Solo: For when you want to feel smart alone with snacks.·Rewatch: Pairs perfectly with any Star Wars marathon.·Background: Educational noise while pretending to be productive.
David Kerr

Director

David Kerr

ReleasedJul 18, 1999
Runtime39m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
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Feellight
BBC

Top Cast

George Lucas

George Lucas

Self

George Miller

George Miller

Self

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Campbell's 1949 book 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces' became Hollywood's cheat code for storytelling.

Trivia

Robert McKee appears here years before his own 'Story' seminar became another industry obsession.

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