My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation (2006)
Paterson was born and raised in the rough area of Harlesden, London and, since becoming an actor, has decided to return to his streets with the message of Shakespeare. Setting himself a target of four weeks to cast, rehearse and direct a West End production of Romeo & Juliet, Paterson plans to show the world that Harlesden is not what people assume and prove that Shakespeare can be brought to any place, any people and any time by using a cast of all first time actors. In the background director Baz Luhrmann looks on and offers Paterson advice on how to bring Shakespeare alive for modern actors and audiences.
Director: Michael Waldman
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: February 7, 2006
Cast
- Lennie James - Narrator
- Baz Luhrmann - Self
- Paterson Joseph - Self
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Michael Waldman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation about?
- Paterson was born and raised in the rough area of Harlesden, London and, since becoming an actor, has decided to return to his streets with the message of Shakespeare. Setting himself a target of four weeks to cast, rehearse and direct a West End production of Romeo & Juliet, Paterson plans to show the world that Harlesden is not what people assume and prove that Shakespeare can be brought to any place, any people and any time by using a cast of all first time actors. In the background director Baz Luhrmann looks on and offers Paterson advice on how to bring Shakespeare alive for modern actors and audiences.
- Who directed My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation?
- My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation was directed by Michael Waldman.
- Who stars in My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation?
- My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation stars Lennie James, Baz Luhrmann, Paterson Joseph.
- How long is My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation?
- My Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet for a New Generation has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).