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Finding Joe (2011)
Director: Patrick Takaya Solomon
Cast: Tony Hawk, Catherine Hardwicke, Rashida Jones, Deepak Chopra
7.0
36%Runtime80 min
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Finding Joe is an exploration of the studies of mythologist Joseph Campbell, and of their continuing influence on our culture. Through interviews with visionaries from a variety of fields—interwoven with enactments of classic tales by a sweet and motley group of kids—the film navigates the stages of what Campbell dubbed "the hero’s journey": the challenges, the fears, the dragons, the battles, and the return home as a changed person.
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Finding Joe, the 2011 documentary directed by Patrick Takaya Solomon, offers a captivating exploration of the influential ideas of mythologist Joseph Campbell. Through a blend of interviews with visionaries and dramatized enactments, the film guides viewers through the archetypal 'hero's journey', uncovering the timeless themes that resonate across cultures and inspire personal transformation - making it a must-see for fans of insightful documentaries and Campbell's profound work.
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