SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Educational DVD hosted and introduced by Rebecca Flynn and Gary Taylor. Features commentary on each of the five acts by Gary Taylor interspersed with interpretations by American actors of noteworthy scenes. Experts discuss the play by analysing its theme, language, plot, historical and geographical background. Students learn key elements of the story, which focuses on Macbeth and Lady Macbeth as they deal with guilt, isolation and paranoia after murdering the King.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

2007

Duration

60 mins

Credits

Contributor

Gary Taylor (2); Rebecca Flynn

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Macbeth

Subjects

Drama; Shakespeare

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

DVD extra includes interview with Gary Taylor: Taylor who discusses general topics including the soliloquy, general text challenges, the authenticity issue and his discovery of a Shakespeare poem in 1986, ‘Shall I Die, Shall I Fly’.

Released in UK on DVD 2010.

Production Company

Name

TMW Media Group

Email

general@tmwmedia.com

Web

http://www.tmwmedia.com/contact.html External site opens in new window

Fax

+1 310 574-0886

Address

2321 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Suite 101
Venice, CA 90291
USA

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Quantum Leap

Notes

The company ceased trading in 2018. It was previously a distributor and online retailer specialising in non-fiction DVD titles on a wide variety of subjects, particularly in the areas of music instruction, music performance, sport instruction, and health. Some titles also available through retail outlets.

Online Retailer

Name

Library Video Company

Email

customerservice@cerebellum.com

Web

http://www.libraryvideo.com External site opens in new window

Phone

415 541 9901

Address

Cerebellum Corporation
1661 Tennessee St, 3D
San Francisco CA
94107 USA