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Much Ado About Something

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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.

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Nancy Banks-Smith Guardian 02/26/2020
A lively and industrious piece. Go to Full Review John Leonard New York Magazine/Vulture 01/31/2018
Talk about your signifying nothing. Go to Full Review Mick LaSalle San Francisco Chronicle 08/16/2002
3/4
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. Go to Full Review Jason Gorber Film Scouts 06/21/2007
A-
This documentary traces with a giddy temperament the search for the "real" Shakespeare. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 08/14/2005
2/5
Andrea Chase Killer Movie Reviews 04/05/2003
4/5
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Michael Rubbo

Director

Jonathan Bate

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Stanley Wells

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Michael Rubbo

Writer

Penny McDonald

Producer

Michael Rubbo

Producer

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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
The Helpful Eye [au], Australian Broadcasting Corp, 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