How did the hit Nickelodeon show come to be? What made it so revolutionary? And why is it all up in the news again? Avatar: The Last Airbender was created by Bryan Konietzko and Mike DiMartino, based on the folklore and cultures of Chinese, East Asian, South Asian, Indian, Mesoamerican, and Inuit peoples.

Extras:

  • original trailer for Avatar: The Last Airbender // 1 min http://bit.ly/avatartrailer1
  • documentary on Bryan and Mike about the show’s creation // 32 mins http://bit.ly/avatardoc1
  • podcast interview with Bryan & Michael (series creators) // 40 mins http://bit.ly/avatardoc2
  • original test pilot episode for Avatar // 11 mins http://bit.ly/avatarpilot
  • Joseph Campbell on The Power of Myth // 56 mins http://bit.ly/powerofmyth1
  • cultural influences in the world of Avatar // 12 mins http://bit.ly/avatardoc3
  • master list of influences on the Avatar series // article http://bit.ly/avatarinfluences

Contact:

  • Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/

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