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Joseph Campbell
White Plains, New York, U.S.
Joseph John Campbell (March 26, 1904 – October 30, 1987) was an American mythologist, writer and lecturer, best known for his work in comparative mythology and comparative religio…
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Joseph John Campbell (March 26, 1904 – October 30, 1987) was an American mythologist, writer and lecturer, best known for his work in comparative mythology and comparative religion. His work is vast, covering many aspects of the human experience. His philosophy is often summarized by his phrase: "Follow your bliss."
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2025
It’s a Mad Max World
Movie Self
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2007
Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1998
Joseph Campbell: Sukhavati
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1996
40,000 Years of Dreaming
Movie Self - Mythologist (archive footage)
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1989
Transformations of Myth Through Time
TV show Himself
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1988
The Power of Myth
TV show Self
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1988
Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth
Movie Self
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1987
The Hero's Journey: The World of Joseph Campbell
Movie Himself - Mythologist
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1983
The Sun Dagger
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Mythos
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