The two programs in this series show students how atrocities in the past including the Holocaust and students at home in rural Idaho, taking action to fight racism are shown.
This series gives students ideas how to act for positive change in politics.
The two sections include:
1. Learning from the Holocaust
2. The Price of Silence: Students Speak Out on the Front Lines
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The two programs in this series show students how atrocities in the past including the Holocaust and students at home in rural Idaho, taking action to fight racism are shown.
This series gives students ideas how to act for positive change in politics.
The two sections include:
1. Learning from the Holocaust
2. The Price of Silence: Students Speak Out on the Front Lines
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Breaking all conventional rules of drama, Shakespeare creates neither a clear-cut hero nor a Villain. Instead, this great tragedy presents complicated human beings in agonizing conflict with one another, and themselves.
Starring Richard Pasco, Keith Michell and Charles Gray as Caesar.
161-minute program, divided into 5 segments.
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Breaking all conventional rules of drama, Shakespeare creates neither a clear-cut hero nor a Villain. Instead, this great tragedy presents complicated human beings in agonizing conflict with one another, and themselves.
Starring Richard Pasco, Keith Michell and Charles Gray as Caesar.
161-minute program, divided into 5 segments.
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The merchant of venice is one of Shakespeare’s most famous comedies. It has become most celebrated for its captivating villain, Shylock. Blending tragedy and comedy, this play presents contrasts and ambiguities. The complexity lies in the character Shylock. Is he a villain, a buffoon or tragic hero?
Starring Warren Mitchell and Gemma Jones.
157-minute program, divided into 5 video segments.
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The merchant of venice is one of Shakespeare’s most famous comedies. It has become most celebrated for its captivating villain, Shylock. Blending tragedy and comedy, this play presents contrasts and ambiguities. The complexity lies in the character Shylock. Is he a villain, a buffoon or tragic hero?
Starring Warren Mitchell and Gemma Jones.
157-minute program, divided into 5 video segments.
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A fascinating 4-part series for young children carefully crafted to bridge the gap between a child's play and introductory science. By focusing upon the setting where children play and then gradually highlighting the underlying natural science, this introductory series completes an important next step in a child's introduction to social studies and science.
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A fascinating 4-part series for young children carefully crafted to bridge the gap between a child's play and introductory science. By focusing upon the setting where children play and then gradually highlighting the underlying natural science, this introductory series completes an important next step in a child's introduction to social studies and science.
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The number one selling video series for libraries and Literature classes in this country. This collection has revolutionized the teaching of Shakespeare as the preeminent production of every Shakespeare play written, performances featured in these productions would otherwise be seen only by the theater elite, in London or New York.
When the BBC first undertook this six-year project, it became the most ambitious undertaking ever attempted on film. This was the first time in the 400 years since they were written that all 37 plays would be preserved on tape. Produced by Cedric Messina and Dr. J
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The number one selling video series for libraries and Literature classes in this country. This collection has revolutionized the teaching of Shakespeare as the preeminent production of every Shakespeare play written, performances featured in these productions would otherwise be seen only by the theater elite, in London or New York.
When the BBC first undertook this six-year project, it became the most ambitious undertaking ever attempted on film. This was the first time in the 400 years since they were written that all 37 plays would be preserved on tape. Produced by Cedric Messina and Dr. Jonathan Miller, it includes performances by Britain's most distinguished theatrical talent; Sir John Gielgud, Ben Kingsley, Claire Bloom, Helen Mirren, Anthony Hopkins, Michael York, Alan Richman, John Cleese and Derek Jacobi.
Shakespeare at his sunniest, posing serious questions in the most lighthearted tone. Is there a "natural difference" between a Duke's daughter and a commoner? Are men really stronger than women? Or is it just society's role? Some of these characters briefly discard the roles they've played, while others adopt new one. All learn something about themselves. Stars Helen Mirren, Brian Stirner and Richard Pasco.
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The number one selling video series for libraries and Literature classes in this country. This collection has revolutionized the teaching of Shakespeare as the preeminent production of every Shakespeare play written, performances featured in these productions would otherwise be seen only by the theater elite, in London or New York.
When the BBC first undertook this six-year project, it became the most ambitious undertaking ever attempted on film. This was the first time in the 400 years since they were written that all 37 plays would be preserved on tape. Produced by Cedric Messina and Dr. J
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The number one selling video series for libraries and Literature classes in this country. This collection has revolutionized the teaching of Shakespeare as the preeminent production of every Shakespeare play written, performances featured in these productions would otherwise be seen only by the theater elite, in London or New York.
When the BBC first undertook this six-year project, it became the most ambitious undertaking ever attempted on film. This was the first time in the 400 years since they were written that all 37 plays would be preserved on tape. Produced by Cedric Messina and Dr. Jonathan Miller, it includes performances by Britain's most distinguished theatrical talent; Sir John Gielgud, Ben Kingsley, Claire Bloom, Helen Mirren, Anthony Hopkins, Michael York, Alan Richman, John Cleese and Derek Jacobi.
"Set your heart at rest: The fairy land buys not the child of me." -Titania
"they are all accomplished performers, but the director has given the extra dimension of using them brilliantly in terms of television." - New York Times
"this production really takes off once transported to fairyland...Phil Daniels plays a likeable Puck who the viewer grows to trust as the play progresses whilst at the same time making for an interesting fairy/cockney hybrid. He is spritely, energetic and captures the essence of fairyland in contrast to the sedate and uninspiring atmosphere present in the Athenian lifestyle.
Praise must be given to Helen Mirren (whenever is it not?) for her role as Titania. She brings much needed softness and femininity to the role that is lacking so in Helena and Hermia, who at times are brash, loud and unappealing. Mirren, on the other hand, positively glows in her role as fairy Queen. I found the moment where she falls in love with Bottom, disguised as an ass, hilariously funny as she glows with the radiance of a woman truly in love in a way I have seen no other actress play the role. I believed every perfectly articulated word she spoke, since she gives each word sufficient weight but also a fairy daintiness." -PlayShakespeare.com
An extraordinary production of an enduring comedy. Three plots intertwine: the entangled love affairs of Demetrius and Helena, Lysander and Hermia, the comic performance of a "play within a play" by the tradesmen of Athens and the antics in fairyland of King Oberon and Queen Titania.
The strong cast features Helen Mirren and Peter McEnery, Pippa Guard, Brian Glover and Phil Daniels. As the New York Times states"they are all accomplished performers, but the director has given the extra dimension of using them brilliantly in terms of television."
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The number one selling video series for libraries and Literature classes in this country. This collection has revolutionized the teaching of Shakespeare as the preeminent production of every Shakespeare play written, performances featured in these productions would otherwise be seen only by the theater elite, in London or New York.
When the BBC first undertook this six-year project, it became the most ambitious undertaking ever attempted on film. This was the first time in the 400 years since they were written that all 37 plays would be preserved on tape. Produced by Cedric Messina and Dr. J
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The number one selling video series for libraries and Literature classes in this country. This collection has revolutionized the teaching of Shakespeare as the preeminent production of every Shakespeare play written, performances featured in these productions would otherwise be seen only by the theater elite, in London or New York.
When the BBC first undertook this six-year project, it became the most ambitious undertaking ever attempted on film. This was the first time in the 400 years since they were written that all 37 plays would be preserved on tape. Produced by Cedric Messina and Dr. Jonathan Miller, it includes performances by Britain's most distinguished theatrical talent; Sir John Gielgud, Ben Kingsley, Claire Bloom, Helen Mirren, Anthony Hopkins, Michael York, Alan Richman, John Cleese and Derek Jacobi.
This comic confrontation between the sexes is one of the most frequently-staged plays. Its sparkling wit and rich characterization are matched with an outstanding cast. John Cleese, of Monty Python and Fawlty Towers gives a portrayal of Petruchio that wins unanimous critical acclaim, praised as "an object lesson in serving Shakespeare to a present-day audience."
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The number one selling video series for libraries and Literature classes in this country. This collection has revolutionized the teaching of Shakespeare as the preeminent production of every Shakespeare play written, performances featured in these productions would otherwise be seen only by the theater elite, in London or New York.
When the BBC first undertook this six-year project, it became the most ambitious undertaking ever attempted on film. This was the first time in the 400 years since they were written that all 37 plays would be preserved on tape. Produced by Cedric Messina and Dr. J
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The number one selling video series for libraries and Literature classes in this country. This collection has revolutionized the teaching of Shakespeare as the preeminent production of every Shakespeare play written, performances featured in these productions would otherwise be seen only by the theater elite, in London or New York.
When the BBC first undertook this six-year project, it became the most ambitious undertaking ever attempted on film. This was the first time in the 400 years since they were written that all 37 plays would be preserved on tape. Produced by Cedric Messina and Dr. Jonathan Miller, it includes performances by Britain's most distinguished theatrical talent; Sir John Gielgud, Ben Kingsley, Claire Bloom, Helen Mirren, Anthony Hopkins, Michael York, Alan Richman, John Cleese and Derek Jacobi.
"We are such stuff as dreams are made on…" -Prospero
A dramatic romance, weaving fancy and realism into a plot that speaks to audiences today. This timeless stage is set on an enchanted island, where an exiled Duke and two young lovers encounter the occult, finding good and evil in their own natures. Starring Christopher Guard, Michael Hordern.
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