Shakespeare's Women (1999)

The actress Claire Bloom takes us on a journey of Shakespeare's female characters. She discusses the characters as well as giving us historical background. This is accompanied by either solo readings from the plays or film clips from film and television productions (RICHARD III, HAMLET) that she has appeared in. Directed by Phillip Schopper, for lovers of Shakespeare, this documentary is a must. Bloom knows her Shakespeare inside and out and as for acting Shakespeare, she knows what she's talking about. Bloom delivers readings as Juliet, Portia (MERCHANT OF VENICE), Rosalind (AS YOU LIKE IT), Lady Constance (KING JOHN), Emilia (OTHELLO), Imogen (CYMBELINE), Catherine Of Aragon (HENRY VIII) among others. A real treat!