Review of Looking for Richard (1996) by Darius B — 25 Jul 2011

A docu-drama that successfully breaks down a Shakespearean classic in to something easily understood. Beautiful.

This review of Looking for Richard (1996) was written by Darius B on 25 Jul 2011.

Looking for Richard has generally received positive reviews.

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Al Pacino's wet dream unto himself…

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