Learning on ScreenShakespeare in Sable: History of the Black Shakespearean Actor
- Synopsis
- A talk by Professor Errol Hill based on his book of the same title (Amherst: University of Massachusetts Press, 1984). The book charts the struggle of Afro-American actors, first as exiles, then in the United States, to achieve recognition for their talents as Shakespeare performers in a racially prejudiced society. Professor Hill’s talk is followed by performances of speeches from Henry V, Richard III, Othello and other plays by Shakespeare. Concludes with a Q&A session with the audience.
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Video
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Year of release
- 1996
- Duration
- 52 mins
Credits
- Contributor
- Hill. Errol
- Cast
Charles S. Dutton Earle Hyman Harold Scott
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- race relations; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); United States of America; Black actors; African-Americans
Archive
- Name
Folger Shakespeare Library
- reference@folger.edu
- Web
- http://www.folger.edu External site opens in new window
- Phone
- (202) 544 4600
- Fax
- (202) 544 4623
- Address
- 201 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington
DC 20003
USA
Distributor (Sale)
- Name
GTE VisNet
- Phone
- (203) 965 2052
- Fax
- (203) 965 2294
- Address
- One Stamford Forum
Stamford
CT
060904
USA
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