SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Documentary. The first part of the film tells the orthodox story of William Shakespeare of Stratford and the longstanding views held by academia. Professors Stanley Wells and Jonathan Bate defend the orthodox position, while anti-Stratfordians Charles Beauclerk, Dr. Roger Stritmatter, Dr. William Leahy, Diana Price and actors Vanessa Redgrave, Derek Jacobi and Mark Rylance question the orthodoxy. The final portion of the film weaves together the major historical events of the late Tudor era, including the crisis of succession and the Essex Revolt.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

2012

Transmission details

6 Aug 2012 at 22:15 (Channel: Sky Arts 2)

Duration

90 mins

Credits

Director

Laura Wilson; Lisa Wilson

Producer

Laura Wilson; Lisa Wilson

Contributor

Charles Beauclark; Derek Jacobi; Diana Price; Jonathan Bate; Mark Rylance; Michael Delahoyde; Roger Stritmatter; Stanley Wells; Vanessa Redgrave; William Leahy

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama; Shakespeare

Keywords

biographies; history of the 16th century; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Authorship

Notes

History

Released on DVD 2013.

Online Availability

Online URL

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.2cbba7b7-be40-f485-a1a8-8588a3b226d2?autoplay=1&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb

Online format

Streamed/Download

Production Company

Name

Centropolis Entertainment

Name

First Folio Pictures

Distributor

Name

Amazon Prime

Distributor (Sale)

Name

PBS Distribution

Email

info.pbsdistribution@pbs.org

Web

http://www.shoppbs.org/ External site opens in new window

Address

PBS, USA