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J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth

(2003)

Overview

Peter Jackson, Jude Fisher, Philippa Boyens, a few Tolkien experts (such as Tom Shippey), and others tell the narrative of J.R.R. Tolkien's friendship with C.S. Lewis, their experience in World War I, Tolkien's inspirations from the war, the creative process and composition of The Lord of the Rings, its impact and reception when published, conflicting worldviews represented in The Two Towers, and the relationship between Frodo and Sam.

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Original TitleJ.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2003-11-18

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 30m