An amusing, fast-paced documentary based on the New York Shakespeare Festival’s production of “The Taming of the Shrew” starring Meryl Streep and Raul Julia. The film goes behind the scenes to find out what makes the 400-year-old play relevant to audiences today. Combines excerpts from the performance, with comments by the leading actors and members of the audience.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
017295
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Literature → English literature - Film and video adaptations
Literature → Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 - Criticism and interpretation
Literature → Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 - Film and video adaptations
Music & Performing Arts → Actors
Music & Performing Arts → Performing arts
Music & Performing Arts → Theater - Production and direction
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)