Shakespeare High

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Shakespeare High

Released Mar 9, 2012

1h 20m

Documentary

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High school students prepare for the Drama Teachers Association of Southern California Shakespeare Competition.

Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

It's impossible not to root for these driven, high-spirited participants - and for the longevity of this invaluable program.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 5, 2012

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John Anderson

Variety

Alex Rotaru's very busy docu focuses more on the kids' stories than on their work; considering how sensational some of them are, it's probably a strategic advantage.

Mar 10, 2012

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Sara Stewart

New York Post

Director Alex Rotaru could have focused more; three or four really compelling stories are scattered among a handful of others.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 9, 2012

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Mattie Lucas

From the Front Row

It's not just showing us a charming or unusual event we've never heard of, it's promoting something fundamental.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 6, 2019

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Ethan Alter

Television Without Pity

It never hurts to be reminded how fun and important the theater arts are to a young person's education.

Mar 9, 2012

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Marshall Fine

Hollywood & Fine

There's a formula to this kind of documentary and Shakespeare High is no exception. Give it a shot; you'll be surprised how quickly you get caught up in these kids' worlds.

Mar 8, 2012

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Alex Rotaru

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Dana Brunetti

Executive Producer

Kevin Spacey

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Brad Koepenick

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Lori Miller

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Synopsis

High school students prepare for the Drama Teachers Association of Southern California Shakespeare Competition.

Director: Alex Rotaru
Producer: Brad Koepenick, Lori Miller, Alex Rotaru, Ronnie Planalp
Production Co: Trigger Street Productions
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 9, 2012, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 19, 2016
Runtime: 1h 20m

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