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.
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Publication Info | Silver Spring, MD : Athena, [2010] |
| Description | 2 videodiscs (approximately 342 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Konner, Joan. |
| Other author/creator | Perlmutter, Alvin H. |
| Other author/creator | Tatge, Catherine. |
| Other author/creator | Flowers, Betty S. |
| Other author/creator | Moyers, Bill, 1934-2025 |
| Other author/creator | Campbell, Joseph, 1904-1987. |
| Other author/creator | Apostrophe S Productions. |
| Other author/creator | Alvin H. Perlmutter, Inc. |
| Other author/creator | Public Affairs Television (Firm) |
| Other author/creator | WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.) |
| Other author/creator | WTTW (Television station : Chicago, Ill.) |
| Other author/creator | Athena (Firm) |
| Variant title | Title on container: Joseph Campbell, power of myth |
| Variant title | Power of myth |
| 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. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| General note | Originally produced as episodes of the television mini-series: Joseph Campbell and the power of myth. |
| General note | Program content: c1988. |
| General note | "Contains some nudity and violent images"--Container. |
| General 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. |
| Credits | Series consultant, Betty Sue Flowers. |
| Performer | Featuring Bill Moyers, Joseph Campbell. |
| Audience | TV parental guidelines rating: Not rated. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
| Language | English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Other title | Joseph Campbell and the power of myth (Television program) |
| ISBN | 9781598284782 |
| ISBN | 1598284789 |
| UPC | 054961847891 |
| Publisher number | AMP-8478 Athena |
| Stock number | Midwest Tape http://www.midwesttapes.com |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | BL304 .J673 2010 DVD DISC 1 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | BL304 .J673 2010 DVD DISC 2 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | BL304 .J673 2010 DVD V. 1 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | BL304 .J673 2010 DVD V. 2 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |