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

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.

• Release date
• November 18, 2003
• Runtime
• 30 min
• Director
• Michael Pellerin

Cast

Brian Sibley Self

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Colin Duriez Self

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Rayner Unwin Self

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Thomas Alan Shippey Self Christopher Lee Self John Rhys-Davies Self

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Jude Fisher Self Peter Jackson Self