Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth (6pc) [VHS] | ![Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth (6pc) [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/513HRM58GQL._SL160_.jpg) | Actors: Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers
Studio: Mystic Fire Video
Category: Video
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Rating:  167 reviews
Sales Rank: 1435
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
Language: English (Unknown)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 6
Running Time: 360 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 6.8 x 4.3
ISBN: 6303503381
UPC: 715098760001
EAN: 9786303503387
ASIN: 6303503381
Release Date: October 27, 1998
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IJoseph Campbell and the Power of Myth/I is essential viewing for anyone old enough to appreciate its vital teachings. One of the greatest interviews ever recorded, this six-part, six-hour encounter between teacher- mythologist Campbell and student-journalist Bill Moyers (recorded in the two years preceding Campbell's death in 1988) covers a galaxy of topics related to Campbell's central themes: Mythology is humanity's universal method of seeking the transcendental, and "follow your bliss" is the timeless formula for spiritual satisfaction. Campbell himself is the embodiment of these themes, an erudite scholar and quintessential storyteller, recalling a wide spectrum of myths from throughout history (Japanese, Native American, Egyptian, Mayan, and many more) to illustrate humankind's eternal quest to grasp the mysteries of creation. Historical artifacts and illustrations bring these timeless stories to life.p An astute interviewer, Moyers is an acolyte in perfect harmony with Campbell-as- mentor, wording questions with penetrating perfection as their intellectual dance reaches exhilarating heights of meaning and fascination. Moyers also finds the perfect hook for a global audience, examining Campbell's admiration of George Lucas's IStar Wars/I saga as a popular tapestry of ancient myths, and Lucas himself is interviewed in a DVD bonus segment ("I'm not creating a new myth," he says, "but telling old myths in a new way"). Campbell's seemingly endless well of knowledge reaches a simple conclusion: we need myths to survive like we need oxygen to breathe, as a life force with which to understand our existence--past, present, and future. I--Jeff Shannon/I
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 Here is the wisdom of the ages (for real) April 10, 2010
T. Burrows (New York, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am sorry to see that, of this writing, this almost legendary (well it is legendary in terms of the subject, but in terms of the quality too) 5 1/2 hour interview is only available as an absurdly overpriced used item. I am sure it will be available again. Perhaps Criterion or someone will touch up the video and add some previously unreleased footage and re-release it. The version I have is marred by hotspots, a lack of sharpness, and poor color, but that in no way held this viewer back from drinking in every fascinating minute. Other reviewers have made a lot of useful comments about the content, so I won't harp on that subject. I will say that, if you have any serious interest in the narrative arts, or the development of human thought, or mythology, or attempts by the human race to represent and comprehend life in any way, then you will find this video to be an invaluable viewing experience. Of course, a serious perusal of Campbell's writings, some of which were illustrated, like this video was (with short clips and still images), would give you more information. Campbell had a Jungian approach to the study of world mythology, and he had the gift of communicating this subject in a way that is engaging but not watered down. One of the pleasures of this masterpiece is watching the appreciative back and forth between a gifted interviewer, Bill Moyers (who was often lobbing softballs to his subject, but so what), and the charismatic and down-to-earth scholar, Professor Campbell. This is first-rate performance as well as superb presentation and subject matter.
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Joseph Campbell Power of Myth February 14, 2010
Eileen Maxey (DALLAS, TX, US)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just love this tape and put on of them in to go to sleep to at night. It was, however not the lecture I had thought it was. I am looking for a lecture without Mr. Moyers, but with more of a cronology of Religion. If anyone knows which tape this is please let me know- I had the tape a friend made me many years ago off of the Wisdom Channel, and am at a loss of whetre it went.
In The Beginning... February 14, 2010
Freethinker (Rochester, MN)
Anyone who is serious or just plain interested in religion, faith, myth, history, or lack of; this DVD is a must watch. The world's foremost scholar of myth, Joseph Campbell, elaborates on the origins, spread, reasons for, truths, falsehoods, and significance of myth...yesterday and today. In a sense, a championship for atheists. This video will truly enlighten and wake you up so that ignorance is no longer bliss.
Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth December 9, 2009
David W. Smith (Los Angeles)
One of the most amazing series of conversations ever with the world's greatest storyteller. Absolutely flawless production.
Should be in everyone's video collection August 28, 2009
student of life (Elyria, OH)
The Power of Myth is perfect for thoughtful and curious persons of the human race! Campbell had such a unique global perspective of mythology, he was truly a respected authority and philosopher. Certainly I have been "caught" by the messages in Power of Myth; it has made the mystery of life more alive for me in ways religion and spiritual gurus have not. The DVD also has special features like an interview with George Lucas, who was befriended and mentored by Campbell.
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