EP 7: Joseph Campbell, Star Wars, and The Mandalorian: A Panel Discussion
The Podcast With A Thousand FacesShow Notes
George Lucas has often pointed to the influence of Joseph Campbell in crafting Star Wars: A New Hope. Campbell's work has continued to be influential throughout the creation of the rest of the Star Wars universe and still drives motifs in the latest expressions of the saga.
In this episode, John Bucher, Creative Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation hosts a panel discussion with some of the most interesting thinkers in the galaxy, as they identify and discuss Joseph Campbell's ideas in The Mandalorian.
This conversation took place at the Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, CA in May 2022.
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