The struggle between heroes and villains and the influence of a higher force are the essence of mythology and resonate within all cultures, providing storytellers with a natural framework for spinning tales. In this program, using extensive film clips from the Star Wars saga, George Lucas discusses his efforts to tell old myths in new ways, the role of faith in his own life, and the influence of his mentor, Joseph Campbell.


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Starwars Interview with George Lucas The Power of Myth
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More of Joseph Campbell of The Hero With A Thousand Faces
From the PBS Series The Power of Myth