Shakespeare Behind Bars


1h 32m 2005

Brief Synopsis

A study of 20 male inmates who form the Shakespeare Behind Bars theatre troup, an acting company based in a Kentucky prison, as they prepare their performance of Shakespeare's final play, "The Tempest".

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2005
Production Company
Bbc Films; Independent Television Service
Distribution Company
International Film Circuit (IFC)/Shout! Factory; Shout! Factory; Shout! Factory

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m

Synopsis

A study of 20 male inmates who form the Shakespeare Behind Bars theatre troup, an acting company based in a Kentucky prison, as they prepare their performance of Shakespeare's final play, "The Tempest".

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2005
Production Company
Bbc Films; Independent Television Service
Distribution Company
International Film Circuit (IFC)/Shout! Factory; Shout! Factory; Shout! Factory

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States January 2005

Released in United States May 12, 2006

Released in United States on Video July 18, 2006

Released in United States Spring March 10, 2006

Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Documentary Competition) January 20-30, 2005.

Released in United States January 2005 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Documentary Competition) January 20-30, 2005.)

Released in United States Spring March 10, 2006

Released in United States May 12, 2006 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States on Video July 18, 2006