SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

A short documentary film looking at the many ways Shakespeare is used in popular Canadian television and movies. The video uses archival footage housed on the Canadian Adaptations of Shakespeare Project website http://www.canadianshakespeares.ca.

Language

English

Country

Canada

Medium

Multimedia

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

2007

Duration

c10

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama; Media studies

Keywords

Canada; popular culture; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Shakespeare on film; Shakespeare on television

Notes

Notes

The documentary may be downloaded using Quicktime Media Player from the Canadian Adaptations of Shakespeare (CASP) website http://www.canadianshakespeares.ca/multimedia/video/canada_shakespeare_pop_culture.mov (accessed 10/2007)

General

The film was produced as part of the Shakespeare Made in Canada: Contemporary Canadian Adaptations in Theatre, Pop Media and Visual Arts Exhibit (January - June, 2007).

Online Availability

Online URL

http://www.canadianshakespeares.ca/multimedia/video/canada_shakespeare_pop_culture.mov

Production Company

Name

Canadian Adaptations of Shakespeare Project