Othello (1988)

Synopsis: This television production marked the directorial debut of Janet Suzman and was staged in her native South Africa by the Market Theatre of Johannesburg. Casting black actor John Kani in the title role, the production caused a sensation there because of its strong story, sensuality and political relevance.' Many production strive to make the play ‘relevant’; this one hardly needed to, and is all the more potent for it’ (The Guardian, 2019).
Language: English
Country: Great Britain; South Africa
Medium: Television; Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 188 min.
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 1988
Year of production: 1988
Availability: Sale
Notes: Probably out of distribution. TV recordings can be found via some UK academic libraries: King’s College Library, SOAS, University of Leeds, etc.
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Black actors