Shakespeare Behind Bars (2006): Ratings & Box Office
Shakespeare Behind Bars is a 2006 documentary directed by Hank Rogerson. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $48,594 worldwide. Critics gave it 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Hank Rogerson
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- International Film Circuit
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shakespeare Behind Bars About?
The premise of Shakespeare Behind Bars without spoilers.
This remarkable documentary follows a unique theater program where convicts learn to perform Shakespeare. A troupe of imprisoned men takes on the challenge of staging "The Tempest," showcasing the transformative power of art. The film offers a candid look into the personal stories and struggles of these unlikely actors, revealing how the experience impacts their lives and offers a path toward rehabilitation.
Shakespeare Behind Bars Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- kentucky
- prison
- inmate
- prison art
- black american
- actor
- reference to william shakespeare
- warden
- reference to shakespeare's the tempest
- parole hearing
- homosexual
- convict
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- bisexual
- african american
- prison life
The Director of Shakespeare Behind Bars
Directed by Hank Rogerson.
- Director Hank Rogerson
Shakespeare Behind Bars Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Shakespeare Behind Bars 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
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TMDB 58% User score
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Shakespeare Behind Bars Box Office
Shakespeare Behind Bars grossed $48,594 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$48.6K
- US & Canada
- $48.6K
Shakespeare Behind Bars Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette NEWSCLIP Shakespeare Behind Bars - CNN - Bruce Burkhart - 2/13/03
Seen Shakespeare Behind Bars?
Movies Like Shakespeare Behind Bars
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Shakespeare High, Shackles and Playing Shakespeare.
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Shakespeare High 2012 -
Shackles 2005 -
Playing Shakespeare 1984 -
The Prison Within 2020 -
Lost Behind Bars 2008 -
Turned Out: Sexual Assault Behind Bars 2004 -
Scared Straight! 1978 -
The Shawshank Redemption 1994 -
A Waste of Shame: The Mystery of Shakespeare and His Sonnets 2005 -
The Art of Incarceration 2021 -
The Work 2017 -
Unchained 1955
Shakespeare Behind Bars FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Shakespeare Behind Bars, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shakespeare Behind Bars?
Shakespeare Behind Bars runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Shakespeare Behind Bars released?
Shakespeare Behind Bars was released on March 10, 2006.
Who directed Shakespeare Behind Bars?
Shakespeare Behind Bars was directed by Hank Rogerson.
How much did Shakespeare Behind Bars make at the box office?
Shakespeare Behind Bars grossed $48,594 worldwide.
How is Shakespeare Behind Bars rated?
Shakespeare Behind Bars has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 74 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does Shakespeare Behind Bars have a post-credit scene?
No. Shakespeare Behind Bars has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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