Joseph Campbell & the Power of Myth

Joseph Campbell & the Power of Myth

Documentary 1988

Available on Netflix

Conversations between mythologist Joseph Campbell and journalist Bill Moyers about comparative mythology and the role of myth in society.

Documentary 1988

PG

Starring Bill Moyers, Joseph Campbell

EPISODE 1

Hero's Adventure

Moyers and Campbell discuss cultural heroes, Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, dreams, and the heroic journeys that all people make.

58 min · 20 Mar 2018
EPISODE 2

Message of the Myth

Moyers and Campbell examine creation stories, God versus Nature, morality, and discuss how myths reveal spiritual potential.

56 min · 20 Mar 2018
EPISODE 3

First Storytellers

Moyers and Campbell discuss the powerful role of myth and ritual in early hunting societies, and the harmonisation between life-cycle and body.

57 min · 20 Mar 2018
EPISODE 4

Sacrifice & Bliss

Moyers and Campbell discuss the emphasis on death, sacrifice and rebirth in agricultural cultures and the idea that there are `hidden hands' guiding life's work.

56 min · 20 Mar 2018
EPISODE 5

Love & the Goddess

Moyers and Campbell discuss romance, the Holy Grail, marriage, atonement, loving one's enemy, and the symbolism of the virgin birth.

58 min · 20 Mar 2018
EPISODE 6

Masks of Eternity

Moyers and Campbell contrast Eastern and Western religions, and explore the meaning of life and suffering.

58 min · 20 Mar 2018

Bill Moyers

Host
Alvin H. Perlmutter

Producer
Joan Konner

Producer
Joseph Campbell

Guest Star

About

Joseph Campbell & the Power of Myth

DOCUMENTARY

Conversations between mythologist Joseph Campbell and journalist Bill Moyers about comparative mythology and the role of myth in society.

Information

Studio: PBS
Released: 1988
Rated: PG

Languages

Original Audio: English (United States)
Audio and Subtitles: English (AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.