Shakespeare in a Divided America
- Synopsis
- Recording of an on-stage conversation held as part of the 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival between Oskar Eustis (The Public Theater) and James Shapiro (Columbia University), moderated by Erika Mallin (Aspen Institute). They discuss the theme of power through Shakespeare Julius Caesar and Eustis’ 2017 contemporary production starring Gregg Henry that depicted the title character in the fashion of former US President, Donald Trump.
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Video
- Transmission details
- 29 Jun 2022
- Duration
- 45 mins
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Julius Caesar
- Subjects
- History; Politics & government; Shakespeare
- Related items
- "O Nation Miserable"
- James Shapiro and Shakespeare in a Divided America
- James Shapiro: Shakespeare in a Divided America
Online Availability
- Online URL
- https://www.aspenideas.org/sessions/shakespeare-in-a-divided-america-2
- Online format
- Streamed
Sponsor
- Name
The Aspen Institute
- Web
- https://www.aspeninstitute.org/ External site opens in new window
Distributor
- Name
YouTube
- Web
- http://www.youtube.com External site opens in new window
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Shakespeare in a Divided America". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av79864 (Accessed 19 Sep 2024)