Finding Joe

Finding Joe is a documentary that delves into the works of mythologist Joseph Campbell and its impact on our culture. The film takes the audience on a journey through classic tales, interwoven with interviews from visionaries and enactments by children, to explore the stages of what Campbell called "the hero's journey." It reveals the challenges, fears, dragons, battles, and ultimately, the return home as a transformed person. Inspired by Campbell's teachings, the film invites the viewer to discover the hero within themselves and tap into their hidden potential. It draws parallels between Hollywood's heroic stories and the secret that lies behind the chosen ones, revealing the unique potential that resides in every person. Through unforgettable images and moving words, Finding Joe shows that we can all find our way to a better, more fulfilling life through the experiences of lack and crisis.

You can stream Finding Joe on: Apple TV

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Finding Joe include Jesus Camp, National Gallery, Taxi to the Dark Side, Crossing Bhutan, Maradona, the Golden Kid, Blackfish.

Finding Joe was released in theaters on September 30, 2011.