J.R.R. Tolkien - Creator of Middle-earth

The story

A behind-the-scenes documentary from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring that traces J.R.R. Tolkien's early life, the conception, success, and cultural phenomenon of The Lord of the Rings, and explores its central themes and underlying struggles.

Cast & crew

Peter JacksonSelf

John HoweSelf

Viggo MortensenSelf

Philippa BoyensSelf

Thomas Alan Shippey

Thomas Alan ShippeySelf

Chris Upton

Chris UptonSelf

Rayner Unwin

Rayner UnwinSelf

Jane Johnson

Jane JohnsonSelf

Humphrey Carpenter

Humphrey CarpenterSelf

Patrick Curry

Patrick CurrySelf