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Thursday, February 17

Shakespeare Behind Bars

Today I was reading a book I got from the library, Shakespeare and Modern Culture, and it mentioned a documentary called, "Shakespeare Behind Bars." Since 1995, Hank Rogerson has been visiting the Luther Luckett Correctional Complex in Kentucky to direct Shakespeare plays with the roles acted by inmates. The documentary tells the story of how Rogerson has directed various plays over the years and generally chooses ones that have strong themes of crime, grief, and repentance. The documentary specifically follows the production of The Tempest, which is the play I am reading this week, so I've decided that I will watch it this weekend. Check out the trailer for the documentary--it looks interesting and seems to be well done.

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Bryan_M 48p · 737 weeks ago

Hey Max this looks really interesting. I noticed that Sara C. is also watching this adaptation of The tempest. you might want to connect with her and you guys could go over analysis notes of the screening together. It might help with forming up ideas about the relation to the original. Just thought I would let you know. Good luck, and Enjoy. here is Sara's blog. http://seeshakespeare.blogspot.com/

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Sara Castro 39p · 737 weeks ago

Thanks, Bryan! I was just about to say the same thing. I wanted to ask you, Max, if you've found a copy of "Shakespeare Behind Bars"? I called both of the Blockbusters around here and they didn't have it and Netflix doesn't have it streaming so I wasn't sure how long of a wait it would be to get it delivered.

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caroline! 45p · 736 weeks ago

check the city library. that's where i found a copy when i watched it. enjoy it! it truly is remarkable...

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