Romeo and Juliet in Harlem
This unique film makes cinematic history by being the first adaptation of Romeo and Juliet to have a complete cast of people of color and to be set in Harlem while staying true to Shakespeare's language and storyline. Students will find a new way of relating to this cherished classic with its c...
| Other Authors: | Infobase,, Cerebellum Corporation. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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[Place of publication not identified] :
Cerebellum Corporation,
[2015]
Distributed by Infobase, |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (1 hr., 49 min., 37 sec)) : sound, color. |
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| Summary: |
This unique film makes cinematic history by being the first adaptation of Romeo and Juliet to have a complete cast of people of color and to be set in Harlem while staying true to Shakespeare's language and storyline. Students will find a new way of relating to this cherished classic with its contemporary acting style and vibrant locations on Harlem's streets, basketball courts, and subway. |
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| Item Description: |
Originally released by Cerebellum Corporation, 2015. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on July 10, 2018. "Romeo and Juliet in Harlem": Civil Brawl (7:54); "Romeo and Juliet in Harlem": Love and Dreams (8:26); "Romeo and Juliet in Harlem": Dinner Party (7:12); "Romeo and Juliet in Harlem": Balcony Scene (11:09); "Romeo and Juliet in Harlem": Romance (5:27); "Romeo and Juliet in Harlem": Nurse's Investigation (3:56); "Romeo and Juliet in Harlem": Wedding (7:40); "Romeo and Juliet in Harlem": Capulet vs. Montague (9:28); "Romeo and Juliet in Harlem": Murder Revealed (5:57); "Romeo and Juliet in Harlem": Punishment (4:14); "Romeo and Juliet in Harlem": Saying Goodbye (4:01); "Romeo and Juliet in Harlem": Grief and Anger (10:27); "Romeo and Juliet in Harlem": A Way Out (7:52); "Romeo and Juliet in Harlem": News of Juliet (2:19); "Romeo and Juliet in Harlem": Romeo's Grief (4:02); "Romeo and Juliet in Harlem": Lovers' Deaths (3:47); "Romeo and Juliet in Harlem": Reconciliation (3:18); Credits: Romeo and Juliet in Harlem (1:37); Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. This unique film makes cinematic history by being the first adaptation of Romeo and Juliet to have a complete cast of people of color and to be set in Harlem while staying true to Shakespeare's language and storyline. Students will find a new way of relating to this cherished classic with its contemporary acting style and vibrant locations on Harlem's streets, basketball courts, and subway. 9 - 12. Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (1 hr., 49 min., 37 sec)) : sound, color. |
| Format: |
Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
9 - 12. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |