Some 20 male inmates in a Kentucky prison form a Shakespearean acting troupe.
DVD Release Date: July 18, 2006
Stats: 50 reviews
Hmm...mixed feelings. First of all, I don't think the program is THAT big a deal, like people are making it out to be. Sure, some of the inmates might be profoundly moved by the play, but I hardly think they're representative of the population. (wow...I think in terms of psych...( read more)
great doc to see the continued influence and power of the Bard's work today.
Interesting film about the reality of prisons and its victims. The documentary inspires hope in the hearts of murderers, rapists, and theives.
We'd all like to believe that art is a lot more powerful than it is, but during rehearsals, two inmates who swear that Shakespeare has shown them the light are instead cast off to the Hole for breakin... full review
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