The Shakespeare Conference: SHK 17.0209 Friday, 24 March 2006
From: Curt L. Tofteland <
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Date: Thursday, 23 Mar 2006 12:25:58 EST
Subject: Shakespeare Behind Bars Documentary Opens to RAVE REVIEWS
Gentles,
We are very happy to announce that Philomath Film's award winning
documentary SHAKESPEARE BEHIND BARS was released in commercial theaters
this month!
The documentary premiered in January 2005 at the prestigious Sundance
Film Festival and has gone on to 30 film festivals around the world
winning 10 film awards.
The premiere engagement was at The Quad Cinema in New York City on March
10.
"Remarkable. Marvel at the transformative power of art. Find freedom
in performance and release in words." --Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
"SBB is fascinating. It's a unique look at the least likely sources for
talent and presents a one-of-a-kind look at a world most us never have
to deal with." --Jeffrey Lyons, NBC's 'Reel Talk.'
"Uplifting. Gives hope that forgiveness and redemption are possible."
--Jami Bernard, NY Daily News
"Profoundly moving. Any minute of this low-budget, digitally shot
documentary packs more punch than the entirety of most
triumph-of-the-human-spirit blockbusters." --Jan Stuart, Newsday
"**** Extraordinary. Thrilling to watch." --Ken Fox, TV Guide.com
"Powerful. Ingenious." --Matt Singer, Village Voice
"Moving and enlightening, Shakespeare behind Bars is a powerful,
personal, transforming film. As we witness the discovery of language,
shared experience, and passion for acting, redeeming and reclaiming the
lives of Kentucky inmates, we find ourselves awakened to what is
vulnerable and human in us all. These unlikely thespians are a reminder
that, despite being failed by their families, the system or their own
poor choices, these guys are a lively, likeable bunch, who we root for,
and want to see succeed, because with hope, purpose and a sense of
community, they can." --Carol Crittenden, ABC Radio
Additional cities currently booked are listed below, and the list is
being updated frequently at:
www.internationalfilmcircuit.com/shakespeare
Click Here: Check out "International Film Circuit, Inc. | distributor of
fine films"
The film will be released in the US on DVD this July by Shout! Factory
(www.shoutfactory.com) with an extra special feature -- commentary by
the inmates! Philomath Films recently returned to Kentucky and sat with
some of the film's subjects as they revealed new information and riffed
on their reactions to the film.
Blessings,
Curt L. Tofteland
Founder & Artistic Director
Shakespeare Behind Bars
Producing Artistic Director
Kentucky Shakespeare Festival
The Historic Landward House
1387 South Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40208
502.637.4933 (office)
502.387.6412 (cell)
502.637.9261 (fax)
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www.kyshakes.org
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