La Shakespeare Subway Project

Synopsis

Web series. In 2013, Hassan Jamal (LA-based playwright and poet) produced the LA Subway Shakespeare Project, a web series featuring African American actors performing four to five-minute scenes from Shakespeare in various parts of Los Angeles. All the clips are black and white and take place in or around various subway stops throughout the city. The acting is fresh and vibrant and lines spoken with conviction. The clips are hosted on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/hassan1953/videos; each video gives cast and production credits.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video

Credits

Director

Hassan Jamal

Cinematographer

Hassan Jamal

Additional Details

Production type

Other

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); African-Americans

Online Availability

Online URL

https://www.youtube.com/user/hassan1953/videos

Production Company

Name

Homewood & Frankstown TV.