Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth (6pc) [VHS]
starring: Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers
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Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth is essential viewing foranyone old enough to appreciate its vital teachings. One of the greatestinterviews ever recorded, this six-part, six-hour encounter between teacher- mythologist Campbell and student-journalist Bill Moyers (recorded in the twoyears preceding Campbell's death in 1988) covers a galaxy of topics related toCampbell's central themes: Mythology is humanity's universal method of seekingthe transcendental, and "follow your bliss" is the timeless formula forspiritual satisfaction. Campbell himself is the embodiment of these themes, anerudite scholar and quintessential storyteller, recalling a wide spectrum ofmyths from throughout history (Japanese, Native American, Egyptian, Mayan, andmany more) to illustrate humankind's eternal quest to grasp the mysteries ofcreation. Historical artifacts and illustrations bring these timeless stories tolife.
An astute interviewer, Moyers is an acolyte in perfect harmony with Campbell-as- mentor, wording questions with penetrating perfection as their intellectualdance reaches exhilarating heights of meaning and fascination. Moyers also findsthe perfect hook for a global audience, examining Campbell's admiration ofGeorge Lucas's Star Wars saga as a popular tapestry of ancient myths, andLucas himself is interviewed in a DVD bonus segment ("I'm not creating a newmyth," he says, "but telling old myths in a new way"). Campbell's seeminglyendless well of knowledge reaches a simple conclusion: we need myths to survivelike we need oxygen to breathe, as a life force with which to understand ourexistence--past, present, and future. --Jeff Shannon
Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth is essential viewing foranyone old enough to appreciate its vital teachings. One of the greatestinterviews ever recorded, this six-part, six-hour encounter between teacher- mythologist Campbell and student-journalist Bill Moyers (recorded in the twoyears preceding Campbell's death in 1988) covers a galaxy of topics related toCampbell's central themes: Mythology is humanity's universal method of seekingthe transcendental, and "follow your bliss" is the timeless formula forspiritual satisfaction. Campbell himself is the embodiment of these themes, anerudite scholar and quintessential storyteller, recalling a wide spectrum ofmyths from throughout history (Japanese, Native American, Egyptian, Mayan, andmany more) to illustrate humankind's eternal quest to grasp the mysteries ofcreation. Historical artifacts and illustrations bring these timeless stories tolife.
An astute interviewer, Moyers is an acolyte in perfect harmony with Campbell-as- mentor, wording questions with penetrating perfection as their intellectualdance reaches exhilarating heights of meaning and fascination. Moyers also findsthe perfect hook for a global audience, examining Campbell's admiration ofGeorge Lucas's Star Wars saga as a popular tapestry of ancient myths, andLucas himself is interviewed in a DVD bonus segment ("I'm not creating a newmyth," he says, "but telling old myths in a new way"). Campbell's seeminglyendless well of knowledge reaches a simple conclusion: we need myths to survivelike we need oxygen to breathe, as a life force with which to understand ourexistence--past, present, and future. --Jeff Shannon
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- Recommended to ALL
I first saw this DVD as an assignment in a culture class in college.It most definitely changed my life.Joseph Campbell's enlightened perspective gave me the ability to rise above my life long struggle with faith, religion and beliefs.I don't feel confused about my own beliefs, I don't feel guilt or fear about what to believe, and I've gained a healthy respect & understanding for why people of all religions believe as they do.I cannot recommend it highly enough to EVERY SINGLE PERSON out there.
Rating: - You need this video..
As an athiest watching Campbells interviews has given me an increased tolerance and understanding of religion and its function in society.Which is an abitity sadly lacking in todays experts for and against religion.
As for the Hero Myth,I was amazed at how Cambells overriding point is how it can be applied in practical ways in peoples lives.The whole concept already has me thinking about my own life diferently,even in a more positive light.
Campbell was an amazing orator.I could ... Read More
Rating: - joseph campbell, the power of myth
the product is excellent. i have been searching for this set of interviews for a long time, but i am only new to the internet. the dvd plays perfectly in my machine (region 4). the delievery time was fantastic as it arrived nearly 3 weeks early! thankyou
Rating: - great dvd
Joe Campell is one of the most well known authors on the subject of myths and lore. He has spend many years researching all cultures on the meaning of mythology in relations to life it self. He makes sense to me and I enjoyed his ideals. His stories on Native Americans was extra special and appreciated. I only wished that I had the chance to met him.
Rating: - a message to improve the world
i'll keep this short and sweet...if everyone followed joseph campbell's truely spiritual message, which encompasses all religions (myths), then the planet would be a much better, peaceful place.
- stuff to live by.both profound and practical.
- Recommended to ALLI first saw this DVD as an assignment in a culture class in college.It most definitely changed my life.Joseph Campbell's enlightened perspective gave me the ability to rise above my life long struggle with faith, religion and beliefs.I don't feel confused about my own beliefs, I don't feel guilt or fear about what to believe, and I've gained a healthy respect & understanding for why people of all religions believe as they do.I cannot recommend it highly enough to EVERY SINGLE PERSON out there.
- You need this video..As an athiest watching Campbells interviews has given me an increased tolerance and understanding of religion and its function in society.Which is an abitity sadly lacking in todays experts for and against religion.
As for the Hero Myth,I was amazed at how Cambells overriding point is how it can be applied in practical ways in peoples lives.The whole concept already has me thinking about my own life diferently,even in a more positive light.
Campbell was an amazing orator.I could ... Read More
- joseph campbell, the power of myththe product is excellent. i have been searching for this set of interviews for a long time, but i am only new to the internet. the dvd plays perfectly in my machine (region 4). the delievery time was fantastic as it arrived nearly 3 weeks early! thankyou
- great dvdJoe Campell is one of the most well known authors on the subject of myths and lore. He has spend many years researching all cultures on the meaning of mythology in relations to life it self. He makes sense to me and I enjoyed his ideals. His stories on Native Americans was extra special and appreciated. I only wished that I had the chance to met him.
- a message to improve the worldi'll keep this short and sweet...if everyone followed joseph campbell's truely spiritual message, which encompasses all religions (myths), then the planet would be a much better, peaceful place.
- stuff to live by.both profound and practical.
