Watch The Story of J.R.R. Tolkien: Master of the Rings

Musical performance of "Out of the Inn" and "Helms Deep" by Mostly Autumn.

Literary critics, artists, and musicians, analyze J.R.R. Tolkien's characters, settings, and different works and how different aspects of his life influenced their creation.

The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are the crowning literary achievements of J.R.R. Tolkien. This exciting look at the genius of Tolkien shines a light on all the heroes and villains of the Lord of the Rings and how Tolkien's life experiences helped shape the story and characters that have become giants in fantasy fiction.