Finding Joe (2011)

Name: Finding Joe
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2011
Duration: 80 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Tony Hawk, Catherine Hardwicke, Rashida Jones, Deepak Chopra, Mick Fleetwood

1h 20m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

Finding Joe delves into the work of mythologist Joseph Campbell and his profound impact on contemporary culture. Featuring insightful interviews with diverse thought leaders, the narrative intertwines with charming reenactments of timeless stories performed by an eclectic group of children. The film skillfully unpacks the stages of Campbell's renowned "hero’s journey," showcasing the trials, fears, and transformations that define personal growth, ultimately highlighting the quest for self-discovery and the inevitable return to one's origins, forever altered by the journey.

Cast

Tony Hawk Catherine Hardwicke Rashida Jones Deepak Chopra Mick Fleetwood Laird Hamilton Akiva Goldsman Robin Sharma Lynne Kaufman Joseph Marshall III Chungliang Al Huang Gay Hendricks Norman Ollestad