Much Ado About Something

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Much Ado About Something

Released Feb 13, 2002

1h 0m

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Was William Shakespeare truly the greatest English author, or does that honor really belong to Christopher Marlowe, a peer of the great bard who penned a number of popular plays during the late 1500s? Through interviews with actors and scholars, this documentary introduces viewers to the enduring controversy that Marlowe was the actual writer behind a number of Shakespeare's works, and that Marlowe's death might have been purposely faked -- which would have allowed him to continue writing.

Nancy Banks-Smith

Guardian

A lively and industrious piece.

Feb 26, 2020

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John Leonard

New York Magazine/Vulture

Talk about your signifying nothing.

Jan 31, 2018

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Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

Has enough wit, energy and geniality to please not only the fanatical adherents on either side, but also people who know nothing about the subject and think they're not interested.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 16, 2002

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Jason Gorber

Film Scouts

This documentary traces with a giddy temperament the search for the "real" Shakespeare.

Rated: A-

Jun 21, 2007

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Aug 14, 2005

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Andrea Chase

Killer Movie Reviews

It's about the capacity and zeal of people who have found a cause that overwhelms their lives while making their eyes light up with joy. We should all have such passion.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 5, 2003

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Michael Rubbo

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Michael Rubbo

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Penny McDonald

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Michael Rubbo

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Synopsis

Was William Shakespeare truly the greatest English author, or does that honor really belong to Christopher Marlowe, a peer of the great bard who penned a number of popular plays during the late 1500s? Through interviews with actors and scholars, this documentary introduces viewers to the enduring controversy that Marlowe was the actual writer behind a number of Shakespeare's works, and that Marlowe's death might have been purposely faked -- which would have allowed him to continue writing.

Director: Michael Rubbo
Producer: Penny McDonald, Michael Rubbo
Screenwriter: Michael Rubbo
Distributor: Films Transit International [ca/nl/us]
Production Co: Australian Broadcasting Corp, The Helpful Eye [au], Chili Films Pty. Ltd.
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 13, 2002, Limited
Release Date (DVD): Sep 1, 2009
Runtime: 1h 0m
Sound Mix: Stereo