Review of Caesar Must Die (2012) by Paul N — 01 Sep 2012

Docudrama of prison theatre aims to show power of art but, fearful of clichÃ©, sheds revelation, drama or insight.

This review of Caesar Must Die (2012) was written by Paul N on 01 Sep 2012.

Caesar Must Die has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Michael H (3,299) on 03 Feb 2013

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Exceptional performance of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar by prisoners in a Roman jail…

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