… 'Lord of the Rings' is all about saving Middle-earth, saving, you know, a place that's worth living in. Speaking to the crowd, Astin talked about the importance of learning family history. Astin talked about how academics is important in his family, listing the academic achievements of his three daughters. "With Sean's family, we see a real value of education within that Astin family," Kirkendall said. Astin noted that Joseph Astin had the same handwriting as his dad.
