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Shakespeare: The Truth Behind the Name

Synopsis
Film of Robin K. Phillips’s one-woman show that makes the case that Edward de Vere was the real author of Shakespeare’s plays.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Film
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
2021
Duration
99 mins

Credits

Director
Robin K. Phillips
Producer
Art Harman; Christina Di Marlo
Cinematographer
Art Harman
Writer
Christina Di Marlo
Production Design
Christina Di Marlo
Cast
Robin K. Phillips 

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama; History; Shakespeare
Keywords
Shakespeare Authorship Question

Notes

Notes
Based on the stage show, ‘O Mistress Mine: The Secrets, Lies, Loves & Wives, of Edward De Vere, the REAL Shake-speare’.
General
In line with the film’s debate on contested authorship, Phillips uses the pseudonym ‘Christina de Marlo’ on some of the film’s credits.

Production Company

Name

Groundbreaker Films

Email
GroundbreakerFilmsLLC@gmail.com
Web
https://groundbreakerfilms.com/ External site opens in new window
Phone
571-295-4136

Distributor (DVD)

Name

Vision Films

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