Robert DiNapoli

Documentary about the writing of the final part of the Lord of the Rings

The documentary Inside Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring traces the journey taken by the characters in the classic novel. In addition to offering insight into the characters, the filmmakers show what real-life works shaped the author's imagination as he created one of the most beloved books of the 20th century.

This well-received British series, hosted by Grant McTavish, digs deep into the second volume of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic and, with the help of computer technology and the artistry of the Brothers Hildebrandt, looks at Middle's Earth's locales, language, cultures, residents and more. Tolkien expert Michael Stanton and historian David Doughan lend extra credibility to the analysis.

Discover why J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings has become an icon of the 20th century culture. This movie features stunning new 3D computerized animations of Middle-Earth, a host of illustrations by the Brothers Hildebrandt, rare archive footage of the author himself and in-depth analysis by leading Tolkien scholars from around the world.