Joseph Campbell and the power of myth / a production of Apostrophe S Productions, Inc., in association with Alvin H. Perlmutter, Inc. [and] Public Affairs Television, Inc. ; presented by WNET, New York, WTTW, Chicago ; executive producers, Joan Konner, Alvin H. Permutter ; series producer, Catherine Tatge.
2 videodiscs (approximately 342 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Performer
Featuring Bill Moyers, Joseph Campbell.
Credits
Series consultant, Betty Sue Flowers.
Note
Originally produced as episodes of the television mini-series: Joseph Campbell and the power of myth.
Program content: c1988.
System Details
DVD; NTSC; full screen presentation; Dolby Digital stereo.
Audience
TV parental guidelines rating: Not rated.
Note
"Contains some nudity and violent images"--Container.
Summary
When celebrated scholar Joseph Campbell sat down with veteran journalist Bill Moyers for a discussion about his life's work, the nation was captivated. The series brought Campbell's theories into popular culture and led to a bestselling companion book. Includes six episodes.
Contents
disc 1. episode 1. The hero's adventure ; episode 2. The message of the myth ; episode 3. The first storytellers -- disc 2. episode 4. Sacrifice and bliss ; episode 5. Love and the goddess ; episode 6. Masks of eternity.
Note
Bonus features: never-before released conversation with Campbell from Bill Moyers' Journal; selections from Moyers' interview with Star wars creator George Lucas; 12-page viewer's guide with profiles of artists influenced by Campbell, an essay on mythology in everyday life, Campbell biography, and animal symbolism in myths; profiles of Campbell's influences; episode photo galleries; Bill Moyers biography; excerpts from the film Sukhavati.
Language
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.