Shakespeare: The Man Behind the Name

Alternative title
Nothing is Truer Than Truth
Synopsis
Documentary supporting the claim that Edward de Vere was the real author of the plays attributed to William Shakespeare. Features interviews with Derek Jacobi and Mark Rylance, who both subscribe to the theory.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain; Italy; United States
Medium
Television
Transmission details
14 Nov 2022 at 21:10 (Channel: Sky Arts)
Duration
85 mins

Credits

Director
Cheryl Eagan-Donovan
Contributor
Derek Jacobi; Mark Rylance; Tina Packer

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
History; Shakespeare
Keywords
De Vere, Edward; Shakespeare Authorship Question

Notes

Notes
Originally premiered in 2018 as Nothing Is Truer than Truth, the title initially used for US distribution. The documentary, under its new title for international release, is available from its distributor in 56- and 85-minute versions.

Production Company

Name

Controversy Films

Email
eagandonovan@verizon.net
Web
http://www.controversyfilms.com External site opens in new window
Phone
(781) 729-6204
Address
49 Cross Street
Winchester, MA
01890
USA

Archive

Name

BoB

Email
bob@learningonscreen.ac.uk
Web
https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/ondemand External site opens in new window
Phone
020 3743 2345
Address
Learning on Screen - the British Universities and Colleges Film and Video Council
330 Holborn Gate
1st Floor, Suite 120
London
WC1V 7QH
Notes
Formerly a service from BUFVC, British Universities Film & Video Council

Distributor

Name

Gravitas Ventures

Web
https://gravitasventures.com/ External site opens in new window
Address
209 Richmond Street
El Segundo, California
90245
USA

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Shakespeare: The Man Behind the Name". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av79996 (Accessed 05 Dec 2024)