An exhaustive analysis of the philosophical underpinnings of The Lord of the Rings (documentary: video).

An in-depth investigation into the hidden meanings and philosophical underpinnings of Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and Peter Jackson’s film adaptation of the book, which investigates Tolkien’s sanctification of pagan virtues, the significance of heroism and moral victory in Tolkien’s Middle-earth, the presence and function of higher forces, and the vital part that hope plays in Tolkien’s mythology.