Shakespeare behind bars what brave new doc is this, that has such conviction in it. Filmmakers document a production of the tempest performed by inmates at a kentucky prison. Shakespeare behind bars is an unexpectedly delightful documentary. Mar 10, 2006 watch the movie trailer for shakespeare behind bars 2006. Shakespeare behind bars is the world renowned documentary based upon the shakespeare behind bars theater troupe at the luther lucket correctional facility. Within the rigid context of prison, shakespeare s timeless themes provide a catalyst for the inmates to examine their pasts with remarkable candor. Oct 18, 2016 winner of 11 festival awards and a sundance film festival grand jury nomination, shakespeare behind bars follows a year in the life of the renowned shakespeare behind bars troupe at luther. Directed by hank rogerson united states, 2005, 93 minutes, color, dvd the following film notes were prepared for the new york state writers institute by kevin jack hagopian, senior lecturer in media studies at pennsylvania state university. The final result is a documentary that is both heartwrenching and challenging. Jan 25, 2017 shakespeare behind bars a conversation lesson plan today im trying out a new tool, inspired by my talented friends and teachers cristina cabal and bruno andrade. Sbb was founded by actordirectorproducerwriter curt tofeland, and at the time of the filming of this documentary, the program was in its 16th year. Shakespeare behind bars follows the members of an allmale shakespeare company working within the bars of a kentucky prison as they rehearse and perform the tempest over the course of one year. It throws all of these horrible crimes and atcs that these criminals have committed at you, and while doing this better explains them as a person. Within the rigid context of prison, shakespeares timeless themes provide a catalyst for the inmates to examine their pasts with remarkable candor, testing the power of truth, change, and forgiveness.
Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Jilann spitzmiller at an event for shakespeare behind bars 2005 hank rogerson at an. We watch them delve deeply into their backgrounds and psyches to shakespeare behind bars trailer on vimeo. Winchester bars gloucester from entering the tower and accuses him. For one year, while incarcerated at kentuckys luther luckett prison, the cast rehearse and perform a full production of shakespeares great last play, the tempest. A deeply stirring account of one womans experience teaching. No quotes approved yet for shakespeare behind bars. The shakespeare behind bars community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing shakespeare behind bars near you. It is the beginning of shakespeare in love, which tells us that its 1593 were backstage of the rose, an elizabethan theater, and theres more drama backstage than there is onstage. Shakespeare behind bars follows one of those programs, an allmale acting troupe that over. Inmates as actors, transformed by art the new york times.
Tis shakespeare behind bars, an arresting account of inmate thesps preparing and performing a. The independent and foreign film discussion group talkaboutfilms talks about the film. Shakespeare behind bars is written and directed by hank rogerson and produced by jilann spitzmiller. Shakespeare behind bars response, part i university. Shakespeare behind bars isthmus madison, wisconsin. Its a longish drive out to the luther luckett correctional complex, and i was feeling pretty pessimistic about this seasons shakespeare behind bars sbb production of pericles, prince of tyre. Shakespeare behind bars the power of drama in a womens prison st. This is shakespeare behind bars trailer by principal media on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. A yearlong journey with the shakespeare behind bars theatre troupe. Praise for shakespeare behind bars shakespeare behind bars is a wonderful story of aesthetic power and redemption, intensely moving in itsdetails, heartbreaking in its narrative totality. Film notes shakespeare behind bars university at albany. Jan 21, 2005 shakespeare behind bars what brave new doc is this, that has such conviction in it.
Shakespeare behind bars shakespeare theatre association. Still dreaming, a new film by shakespeare behind bars directors and producers jilann spitzmiller and hank rogerson will be on pbs starting april 14. All shakespeare behind bars movie posters,high res movie posters image for shakespeare behind bars. Read or listen to one of our five minute shakespeare play summaries to understand the main characters, plots and stories of each play. It was one of only sixteen documentaries out of six hundred and twenty four submissions to be selected for its world premiere at the sundance film festival in utah, in 2005. Chicago inmates treated to hiphop version of othello. The shakespeare behind bars community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. Hearing what these people did is shocking, acts like murder and sexual assault. Shakespeare behind bars 2005 hank rogerson, jilann. It intends to encourage the development of life skills that will ensure their successful reintegration into society.
Shakespeare behind bars is a movie documentary that tells the story of the most unlikely shakespeare company in the world. Shakespeare behind bars is a film that follows an allmale shakespearean theater company composed of convicted felons. Shakespeare behind bars is director hank rogersons documentary of toftelands prison production of the tempest in its ninemonth gestation, from its first workshops through its performance. The mission of shakespeare behind bars is to offer theatrical encounters with personal and social issues to incarcerated and postincarcerated adults and juveniles, allowing them to develop life skills that will ensure their successful reintegration into society. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the synopsis submission guide. Rogerson and spitzmiller are a husband and wife team that has collaborated on projects for over 25 years, including the awardwinning documentaries still dreaming, homeland and circle of stories. Prisoners turn to the shakespeare from behind bars duration. Rogerson and spitzmiller are a husband and wife team that has collaborated on projects. Aug 30, 20 movie studios to release new titles via streaming. May 19, 2006 the christian science monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online daily edition, and email newsletters. In this documentary, a theater troupe consisting entirely of convicted felons performs the plays of william shakespeare for a captive audience. Shakespeare behind bars is an adult and juvenile arts program offering theatrical encounters with personal and social issues to the incarcerated, allowing them.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The 2000 shakespeare behind bars flashcards quizlet. Shakespeare behind bars movie quotes rotten tomatoes. Shakespeare behind bars is a documentary that makes you feel and better understand these criminals.
Watch the movie trailer for shakespeare behind bars 2006. The program began in 1998 and has spread to several prisons. The incredible and true story of 20 inmates who are in an allmale prison shakespeare ensemble. Jan 17, 2020 shakespeare behind bars is a documentary that makes you feel and better understand these criminals. Rogerson and spitzmiller are a husband and wife team that has collaborated on projects for over 25 years, including the awardwinning documentaries still dreaming, homeland and. Shakespeare behind bars 2005 this documentary looks at a program with that title that has prisoners tackle shakespeares plays. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. The plot of william shakespeares last play, the tempest, has many. For one year, while incarcerated at kentuckys luther luckett prison, the cast rehearse and perform a full production of shakespeare s great last play, the tempest. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of henry vi part 1. I came across this video about this redemptive programme shakespeare behind bars and it was mind blowing.
Shakespeare behind bars 2006 movie theaters moviefone. If rogerson were to only film these scenes themselves, shakespeare behind bars would be a powerful film. May 17, 2002 shakespeare behind bars is an adult and juvenile arts program offering theatrical encounters with personal and social issues to the incarcerated, allowing them to develop life skills that will. Shakespeare behind bars response, part i university english. Prosperosdream becomes increasingly saturated in gay images as the plot. Michigan press, 20042012 paperebook from the book jacket. Each year the inmates work on a single play, starting in the fall and rehearsing through the year before performing it the following spring.
Each year, the shakespeare behind bars program at the luther luckett correctional complex mounts one of the bards plays. Tis shakespeare behind bars, an arresting account of inmate thesps preparing and performing a production of. Sparknotes is here for you weve got everything you need to ace or teach. Rogerson, however, goes behind the story and into these mens lives. Rogerson and producer jilann spitzmiller ably convey the humanity of the inmates while also exposing them as deeply flawed individuals.
As the men in this film allow you to take a look at who they are, i challenge you to face your own personal truth just as i did while i was a member of shakespeare behind bars. Jilann spitzmiller at an event for shakespeare behind bars 2005 hank. Shakespeare inside goes behind the scenes to reveal shakespeare a. Twenty male inmates in a kentucky prison form an unlikely shakespearean acting troupe.
Led by shakespearean volunteer director curt tofteland, whose innovative work with luther luckett inmates began in the mid1990s, the prisoners cast themselves in roles reflecting their personal history and fate. The troupe is already in its seventh year when the film crew joins them as they attempt to put on the tempest, a play largely about the dangers of social isolation. Philomath films documentary about shakespeare behind bars was one of 16. I will say this, the filmmakers who brought us this 93minute miracle are fantastic artists and even better people. Shakespeare behind bars is a tremendously moving film, where the protagonists are not merely defined by their crimes but are afforded dignity and a fresh chance to look truth in the eye, and embrace it. My father was the warden of the prison he is retired now showcased in this documentary and ive grown up around the prison life, so perhaps my views will be totally different from everyone else who watches this movie. The troupe is already in its seventh year when the. No other prison program helped me more than shakespeare behind bars because for the first time in my life, i took a look at the real me. I began to understand that female prisoners are not damaged goods, and to recognize that most of these women had toughed it out in a society which favors othersby gender, class, or race. Shakespeare behind bars is an organization offering theatrical encounters with personal and social issues to incarcerated and postincarcerated adults and juveniles. Rogerson and spitzmiller are a husband and wife team that has collaborated on projects for. Today im trying out a new tool, inspired by my talented friends and teachers cristina cabal and bruno andrade. Need to get a quick overview of one of shakespeares plays.
A short summary of william shakespeares henry vi part 1. A few days earlier, id read the play for the first time and had come away like generations of critics with the impression that continued. Winner of 11 festival awards and a sundance film festival grand jury nomination, shakespeare behind bars follows a year in the life of the renowned shakespeare behind. A few days earlier, id read the play for the first time and had come away like generations of critics with the impression that. For seven years before the tempest, curt tofteland had overseen shakespeare behind bars as an offshoot of the kentucky shakespeare festival. Read or listen to one of our five minute shakespeare play summaries to understand the main characters, plots and stories of each play summaries of shakespeares most popular plays.
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