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This assignment is about writing the script for your video. In the following link you will find a whole page of websites describing the hero's journey. In the late 40's, Joseph Campbell first popularized the idea of a universal "hero's journey" that is common to myths from all major world cultures and religions. Many storytellers have since used a template of Campbell's hero's journey as a structure for their own stories, for fiction, poetry, film and even video games. The Godfather is a movie from the early 70's the tells the story of an Italian American family steeped in their own system of honor, respect and tradition, and networked to other families through the Italian Mafia, also known as "The Mob". Although few of us would consider crime bosses and their families to be heroes, the template of the hero's journey can be found at work in the structure of this story. The Godfather won 3 Academy Awards, and some venerable critics today call it the best movie ever made. Click the following link to access websites on the hero's journey and scriptwriting.