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Gallifrey One: 28 Years Later has ended
Saturday, February 18 • 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Hero's Timey-Wimey Journey

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We undertake an examination of Doctor Who through the theories and ideas of Joseph Campbell and his (and other writers) theories on heroic archetypes and mythology. Our panel will discuss how the Doctor both supports and defies the hero’s journey, and the ramifications of how a decades-long show with a single main character grows and incorporates both new myth and science.

Panelists
avatar for Nicole Carlson

Nicole Carlson

Outside In contributor, ceramic artist, enormous geek
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Valerie Estelle Frankel

Author, Pop Culture Author
Valerie Estelle Frankel is the author of 90 books on pop culture, including Women in Doctor Who and Hunting for Meaning in the Mandalorian. Many of her books focus on women's roles in fiction, from her heroine's journey guides From Girl to Goddess and Buffy and the Heroine's Journey... Read More →
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Anie Johnson

Writer
The Impossible G.I.R.L.Buddhist, writer, cosplayer, Duolingo addict.

Saturday February 18, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
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