Finding Joe (2011)

"We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us." —Joseph Campbell

Finding Joe (2011) poster

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.

Director: Patrick Takaya Solomon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Isaac Sprintis
Cinematography: Ezra Migel
Editing: Paul Forte
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

literature professor, mythology, college professor, celebrity interview

Trailer

Finding Joe Trailer
More Films by Director: Patrick Takaya Solomon
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Finding Joe about?
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.
Who directed Finding Joe?
Finding Joe was directed by Patrick Takaya Solomon.
Who stars in Finding Joe?
Finding Joe stars Tony Hawk, Catherine Hardwicke, Rashida Jones, Deepak Chopra, Mick Fleetwood, Laird Hamilton.
How long is Finding Joe?
Finding Joe has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Finding Joe?
Finding Joe is a Documentary film.
Where was Finding Joe produced?
Finding Joe was produced in United States of America.