Why Shakespeare?

Wednesday 11/23/2011

In this episode of Why Shakespeare?, journalist Nick Schifrin of ABC News and Professor David Kastan of Yale consider Shakespeare's relevance in modern affairs.

People in this video: David Kastan Nick Schifrin

Category: Entertainment Books History

Jake Tapper; 'Counterstrike'; Why...
World, Politics
Air Date 11/23/2011
Jake Tapper talks about medics in Afghanistan; the authors present "Counterstrike"; Shakespeare's relevance today. 52:34
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Jessica Lange
Entertainment
Air Date 01/20/2000
Actress Jessica Lange on her Shakespeare debut as Tamora in Julie Taymor's film adaptation of "Titus Andronicus." 24:08
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Why Shakespeare?
Entertainment, History
Air Date 11/10/2011
An open discussion about Shakespeare with scholars, directors, and authors in the first installment of a new series called, "Why Shakespeare?" 54:07
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David Brooks; John Lithgow
Entertainment, Politics, Art and design
Air Date 08/14/2014
David Brooks reports on Hillary Clinton's criticism of President Obama's foreign policy; actor John Lithgow on playing King Lear. 53:14
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The New Yorker Panel; Jessica Lange
Media
Air Date 01/20/2000
A continuation of a regular feature on the broadcast, with the magazine’s writers and editor. On her Shakespearean debut as Tamora in "Titus... 52:56
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