City Hall Arts Center
Hank Rogerson’s moving film is a study of 20 male inmates who form the Shakespeare Behind Bars theater troupe, an acting company based in a Kentucky high security prison, as they prepare their performance of Shakespeare’s final play, The Tempest. The inmates’ individual stories are interwoven with the plot of The Tempest as the actors delve deeply into the characters they portray while confronting their personal demons. Post-film event: Actor and Shakespeare teacher Peter Gould will discuss the film after the Sunday 5:00 show. Sponsored by Richard Jenney. Community Partners: Peace and Justice Center, Phantom Theater. Rated R, 93 minutes. Film Website
- Sunday, March 18 5:00 pm
- Tuesday, March 20 4:00 pm
- Friday, March 23 12:00 pm
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