“Richard III” with Sir Antony Sher
Season 3 Episode 6 | 54m 11sVideo has Closed Captions
Learn about the historical figure behind Shakespeare’s “Richard III” with host Antony Sher
Sir Antony Sher unveils the life of Shakespeare’s “Richard III,” comparing the historical king’s reputation with the play’s enduring portrait of ruthless ambition and vengeance.
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This project is made possible through the generosity of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Howard and Abby Milstein Foundation - lead foundation sponsor with major funding from Rosalind P....
“Richard III” with Sir Antony Sher
Season 3 Episode 6 | 54m 11sVideo has Closed Captions
Sir Antony Sher unveils the life of Shakespeare’s “Richard III,” comparing the historical king’s reputation with the play’s enduring portrait of ruthless ambition and vengeance.
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This project is made possible through the generosity of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Howard and Abby Milstein Foundation - lead foundation sponsor with major funding from Rosalind P....