Getting Lear

Synopsis: Documentary. Did Shakespeare create King Lear for the purpose of educating his audience on the issues of ageing, retirement, and ultimately death? A retired English professor and a group of his friends attempt to answer these questions by performing scenes from Shakespeare’s play and then applying the scenes to their own real life situations.
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Film
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 2009
Availability: No distributor known (1/2009)
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)