The article mainly concerns the adaptation of Tolkien’s prose directed by Peter Jackson – their creation and reception. It will also explain the issue of accusations of racism against Tolkien and his works. The author traced, among others, the history of early adaptations of “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings”, examined the history of the creation of Peter Jackson’s films set in Middle-earth, their dialogue with Ralph Bakshi’s film, and the changes they introduced to the plot of the books.