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.

CAST

Brian SibleySelf

Colin DuriezSelf

Rayner UnwinSelf

Thomas Alan ShippeySelf

Christopher LeeSelf

John Rhys-DaviesSelf

Jude FisherSelf

Peter JacksonSelf

Viggo MortensenSelf

Philippa BoyensSelf

John HoweSelf

David SaloSelf

Patrick CurrySelf

Dominic MonaghanSelf

Sean AstinSelf