Shakespeare: The Man Behind the Name

Alternative title

Nothing is Truer Than Truth

Synopsis

Documentary supporting the claim that Edward de Vere was the real author of the plays attributed to William Shakespeare. Features interviews with Derek Jacobi and Mark Rylance, who both subscribe to the theory.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain; Italy; United States

Medium

Television

Transmission details

14 Nov 2022 at 21:10 (Channel: Sky Arts)

Duration

85 mins

Credits

Director

Cheryl Eagan-Donovan

Contributor

Derek Jacobi; Mark Rylance; Tina Packer

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

History; Shakespeare

Keywords

De Vere, Edward; Shakespeare Authorship Question

Notes

Notes

Originally premiered in 2018 as Nothing Is Truer than Truth, the title initially used for US distribution. The documentary, under its new title for international release, is available from its distributor in 56- and 85-minute versions.

Production Company

Name

Controversy Films

Email

eagandonovan@verizon.net

Web

http://www.controversyfilms.com External site opens in new window

Phone

(781) 729-6204

Address

49 Cross Street
Winchester, MA
01890
USA

Archive

Name

BoB

Email

bob@learningonscreen.ac.uk

Web

https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/ondemand External site opens in new window

Phone

020 3743 2345

Address

Learning on Screen - the British Universities and Colleges Film and Video Council
330 Holborn Gate
1st Floor, Suite 120
London
WC1V 7QH

Notes

Formerly a service from BUFVC, British Universities Film & Video Council

Distributor

Name

Gravitas Ventures

Web

https://gravitasventures.com/ External site opens in new window

Address

209 Richmond Street
El Segundo, California
90245
USA