Last Will and Testament

Synopsis

Documentary. The first part of the film tells the orthodox story of William Shakespeare of Stratford and the longstanding views held by academia. Professors Stanley Wells and Jonathan Bate defend the orthodox position, while anti-Stratfordians Charles Beauclerk, Dr. Roger Stritmatter, Dr. William Leahy, Diana Price and actors Vanessa Redgrave, Derek Jacobi and Mark Rylance question the orthodoxy. The final portion of the film weaves together the major historical events of the late Tudor era, including the crisis of succession and the Essex Revolt.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

2012

Subjects

Drama; Shakespeare

Keywords

biographies; history of the 16th century; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Authorship

Online availability

URI

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.2cbba7b7-be40-f485-a1a8-8588a3b226d2?autoplay=1&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb

Delivery

Streamed/Download

Credits

Director

Laura Wilson; Lisa Wilson

Producer

Laura Wilson; Lisa Wilson

Contributor

Charles Beauclark; Derek Jacobi; Diana Price; Jonathan Bate; Mark Rylance; Michael Delahoyde; Roger Stritmatter; Stanley Wells; Vanessa Redgrave; William Leahy

Production Company

Name

Centropolis Entertainment

Name

First Folio Pictures

Distributor

Name

Amazon Prime

Distributor (Sale)

Name

PBS Distribution

Email

info.pbsdistribution@pbs.org

Web

http://www.shoppbs.org/ External site opens in new window

Address

PBS, USA