Joseph Papp
Also Known As: not available
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Production
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Birthday: June 22, 1921
Deathday: October 31, 1991
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Joe Papp in Five Acts
Overview: Joe Papp, the founder of the New York Shakespeare Festival and, subsequently, The Public Theater—arguably the most important theatre in North America—is profiled in this documentary that neither sanctifies nor vilifies him. He brought us free Shakespeare in the Park, Hair and A Chorus Line, and nurtured many of America’s greatest playwrights, directors and actors. His complex personality and mercurial behavior are much in evidence and spoken of with frankness through interviews with some of America’s most celebrated artists, including Meryl Streep, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Kevin Kline, and James Earl Jones.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-04-30
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Kiss Me, Petruchio
Overview: A documentary about the 1978 stage production of The Taming of the Shrew by the New York City Shakespeare company at the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park. Includes scenes from the production, interviews with Meryl Streep (Kate) and Raul Julia (Petruchio) as well as an introduction by producer Joseph Papp and audience commentary.
Genres: TV Movie Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-01-07
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Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement
Overview: This documentary explores the growth and development of black theatre from its earliest roots, also examining its close ties with the civil rights movement. Included are interviews with veterans of the theatrical world such as James Earl Jones and Ed Bullins.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-12-31
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Meryl Streep: Mystery and Metamorphosis
Overview: Meryl Streep is one of the most versatile and successful actresses of all time and is still considered a superstar after 50 years of career. She fascinates filmmakers and audiences alike with her broad range of expression.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2020-08-16
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