Why Shakespeare? (Video 2005)

Discusses how learning about Shakespeare and live theatre changes people lives. Includes interviews with celebrities and inner city kids who each relate how Shakepeare has personally effected them.

Director:

Lawrence Bridges

Stars:

Chris Anthony, Christina Applegate, Allan Avila

Cast

Credited cast:
Chris Anthony	...	Himself
Christina Applegate	...	Herself
Allan Avila	...	Himself
Miles Beller	...	Himself
Mel Bridges	...	Herself
Elena Karina Byrne	...	Herself
Alex Coleman	...	Himself
Rudy De La Cruz	...	Himself
Ben Donenberg	...	Himself
Victor Doroteo	...	Himself
Chiwetel Ejiofor	...	Himself
Samantha Figura	...	Herself
Dana Gioia	...	Himself
Darren Grodsky	...	Himself
Donald Hall	...	Himself

Storyline

"An inspirational documentary showing how live theater is decisive in changing young lives. This documentary shows the importance of live theater and the contemporary relevance of Shakespeare's plays through interviews with "at risk" kids and through testimonials and performances by many successful actors such as Tom Hanks, William Shatner, Martin Sheen, Michael York, Bill Pullman, Christina Applegate, and Michael Richards among others."

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Plot Keywords:

punctuation in title | reference to william shakespeare | question in title | character name in title

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Genres:

Short | Documentary

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 March 2005 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$250,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Red Car

Technical Specs

Runtime:

22 min

Color:

Color

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