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Shakespeare High

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High school students prepare for the Drama Teachers Association of Southern California Shakespeare Competition.

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Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times 04/05/2012
3/5
It's impossible not to root for these driven, high-spirited participants - and for the longevity of this invaluable program. Go to Full Review John Anderson Variety 03/10/2012
Alex Rotaru's very busy docu focuses more on the kids' stories than on their work; considering how sensational some of them are, it's probably a strategic advantage. Go to Full Review Sara Stewart New York Post 03/09/2012
2/4
Director Alex Rotaru could have focused more; three or four really compelling stories are scattered among a handful of others. Go to Full Review Ellie Lucas From the Front Row 08/06/2019
3/4
It's not just showing us a charming or unusual event we've never heard of, it's promoting something fundamental. Go to Full Review Ethan Alter Television Without Pity 03/09/2012
It never hurts to be reminded how fun and important the theater arts are to a young person's education. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Alex Rotaru

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Eugen Rotaru

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Dana Brunetti

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Kevin Spacey

Executive Producer

Brad Koepenick

Producer

Lori Miller

Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis High school students prepare for the Drama Teachers Association of Southern California Shakespeare Competition.
Director
Alex Rotaru
Producer
Brad Koepenick, Lori Miller, Alex Rotaru, Ronnie Planalp
Production Co
Trigger Street Productions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 9, 2012, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 19, 2016
Runtime
1h 20m
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