Maya Angelou: Ian McKellen
- Synopsis
- US late night talk and variety show hosted by Tom Synder. May Angelou and Ian McKellen are the guests. McKellen speaks of his role in the film RICHARD III and the nature of costuming and historical accuracy; the resistance he encountered in making the film; the relationship between actors and politicians, especially in reference to his work as an advocate for gay rights; what knighthood and the monarchy mean to the modern British people; and his role in the play Amadeus and his thoughts on the 1984 film version.
- Series
- Late Late Show with Tom Synder
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Television
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Transmission details
- 19 Dec 1995 at 00:35 (Channel: CBS)
- Duration
- 40 mins
Credits
- Director
- Brian McAloon
- Contributor
- Ian McKellen; Tom Snyder
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Richard III
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
- Related items
- Richard III
Production Company
- Name
CBS Productions
Archive
- Name
Paley Center for Media
- Web
- http://www.paleycenter.org/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- (212) 621-6600
- Address
- 25 West 52 Street
New York
New York
110019
USA - Notes
- Formerly Museum of Television and Radio (MTR). The name changed in 2007.
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Maya Angelou: Ian McKellen". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av77360 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)