Review of Shakespeare Behind Bars (2005) by Brennan K — 26 Aug 2008
A genuine glimpse into the hearts and minds of prisoners, actors, and people. As an actor it was one of the best films i've ever seen, if for no other reason than to somehow put a tangible shell on what it means to be an actor and what the drive and purpose is behind every actor or actress to ever walk the globe.
What makes it fascinating is obviously the setting. One's heart breaks for these men while at the same time you're immediate reaction is to judge for yourself wether or not they deserve to be there.
The film will make you re-examine those judgments which we are so quick to make of the men in these padded and cemented walls. Granted, their judgment is based upon their own actions, things which several of them can barely even speak aloud without breaking down into tears.
It is not that you neccesarily question their punishment, you question your own mind as to the stereotypical cold figure you've painted in your mind for what a prisoner is and should be. These men are human, through and through, and handle tragedy, comedy and life just as anyone else would.
It is a different life behind bars, but it is a life nonetheless.
This review of Shakespeare Behind Bars (2005) was written by Brennan K on 26 Aug 2008.
Shakespeare Behind Bars has generally received positive reviews.
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