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The Power of Myth

1988Show1 season6 episodes

Documentary
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8

A philosophical, wondrous documentary series about history and a real life story, with standout dialogue and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · comfort watch

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or scares.

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E1 "The Hero's Adventure" 8.1

Episodes

8.1

Story

The Power of Myth is a television series originally broadcast on PBS in 1988 as Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth. The documentary comprises six one-hour conversations between mythologist Joseph Campbell and journalist Bill Moyers.

Feels like

  • Philosophical Exploration
  • Mythology & Symbolism
  • Intellectual Conversations
  • Human Psyche
  • Spiritual Themes
  • Educational Documentary
  • Cultural Significance
  • Literary Analysis
  • Archetypes

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Catherine Tatge
Music by
Richard Peaslee

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Facts

June 21, 1988 · June 26, 1988 · Ended

First aired
June 21, 1988
Last aired
June 26, 1988
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Power of Myth?"

Questions about The Power of Myth

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Where can I stream The Power of Myth?

HooplaPBS DocumentariesTPT

In the United States, The Power of Myth streams on PBS Documentaries and TPT, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Power of Myth worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8.8).

Can I half-watch The Power of Myth?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for complexity.

Is The Power of Myth plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.