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Sonnet Man

Synopsis
Independent short. Brooklyn hip-hop artist Devon Glover raps Hamlet’s "To Be Or Not To Be" soliloquy, first in Shakespeare’s language then he translates it into contemporary English. The Sonnet Man travels the world rapping the sonnets and teaching children of all ages about Shakespeare.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Film
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
2014
Notes
Streamed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_RTrq4mrSg (accessed 10/2015).
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Rap music; Hip Hop

Online availability

URI
http://www.thesonnetmannyc.com/

Credits

Producer
Arje Shaw
Music
Daniel Lynas
Cast
Devon Glover 
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