Maya Angelou: Ian McKellen

Synopsis

US late night talk and variety show hosted by Tom Synder. May Angelou and Ian McKellen are the guests. McKellen speaks of his role in the film RICHARD III and the nature of costuming and historical accuracy; the resistance he encountered in making the film; the relationship between actors and politicians, especially in reference to his work as an advocate for gay rights; what knighthood and the monarchy mean to the modern British people; and his role in the play Amadeus and his thoughts on the 1984 film version.

Series

Late Late Show with Tom Synder

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Transmission details

19 Dec 1995 at 00:35 (Channel: CBS)

Duration

40 mins

Credits

Director

Brian McAloon

Contributor

Ian McKellen; Tom Snyder

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Richard III

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Related items

Richard III

Production Company

Name

CBS Productions

Archive

Name

Paley Center for Media

Web

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

Phone

(212) 621-6600

Address

25 West 52 Street
New York
New York
110019
USA

Notes

Formerly Museum of Television and Radio (MTR). The name changed in 2007.