Et Tu, Brute?

Synopsis
Recording of a live virtual event in which Brutus is put on trial for treason and the murder of Julius Caesar. The proceedings are run by real legal professionals: Erwin Chemerinsky (Berkeley Law) appears for the prosecution, Bernadette Meyler (Stanford Law) for the defence wth the Honorable judge Andrew Guilford presiding. The audience watching live decides whether Brutus is guilty or innocent (see notes for the result).

The event is hosted by Eli Simon and Julia Lupton, co-directors of the New Swan Shakespeare Center.
Series
Uc Shakespeare Trial
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Multimedia; Video
Transmission details
9 Mar 2021
Duration
67 mins

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Julius Caesar
Subjects
Law; Shakespeare
Keywords
ancient Rome

Notes

Notes
At the end of the trial, the tally of online votes found Brutus guilty of murder but innocent of inciting insurrection against the Republic of Rome.
General
The evening begins with a scene from Shakespeare’s play, performed by Maya Smoot as Mark Anthony and Greg Ungar as Brutus, both from New Swan Shakespeare Festival, directed by Beth Lopes. They performs Act 3 Scene 2 (Caesar’s funeral).

Online Availability

Online URL
https://youtu.be/3SAEudBcG5U
Online format
Streamed

Sponsor

Name

New Swan Shakespeare

Distributor

Name

YouTube

Web
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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Et Tu, Brute?". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av79374 (Accessed 03 Apr 2026)