Carl Rubino, the Edward North Professor of Classics, will appear in a Lucasfilm documentary, Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed, premiering on the History Channel on Monday, May 28, at 9 p.m. (Check local listings). Produced and directed by Hamilton alumnus Kevin Burns '77, the special commemorates the 30th anniversary of the premiere of Star Wars in theaters. Rubino, who was interviewed for the documentary in New York City in December, will discuss Star Wars' roots in mythology. According to the program's Web site, "The two-hour special explores why the emotional impact of the Star Wars Saga remains as relevant as ever." Among other experts interviewed for the show are journalist Tom Brokaw, Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House of Representatives and Mary Henderson, author of Star Wars: The Magic of Myth.
Rubino teaches a class at Hamilton, "Heroism Ancient and Modern," in which students examine ancient and modern views of the hero, including characters in the Star Wars series.
Rubino teaches a class at Hamilton, "Heroism Ancient and Modern," in which students examine ancient and modern views of the hero, including characters in the Star Wars series.
