Theater of war [DVD videorecording] / White Buffalo Entertainment ; producer, Nina Santisi ; directed and edited by John Walter.

Format
Video/Projected medium
Language
  • English
  • German
Published/​Created
[New York, NY] : Alive Mind ; Distributed by Lorber HT Digital, c2008.
Description
1 videodisc (Not rated)(96 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.

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    Summary note
    An examination of Bertolt Brecht's "Mother Courage and her children", and the political philosophies the play represents. Preparing for The Public Theater's 2006 production of Brecht's anti-war play, Meryl Streep allows a camera crew to document her rehearsal process and interest in the work. Moreover, the life and times of Brecht himself are followed, most notably the playwrites' escape from Nazi Germany, subsequent exile, testimony to the House Un-American Activities Committee, and his eventual return to the country where the play was first staged. Along with backstage scenes and discussion by theatre notables such as Tony Kushner and Streep's costar Kevin Kline, the documentary seeks to depict the history and inspirations underlying the play's themes.
    Notes
    • Originally produced in 2008, copyright held by Theater of War LLC.
    • "A documentary about art & politics."
    • Includes commentary from filmmaker Michael Moore.
    Creation/​Production credits
    Camera, Felix Andrew, John Walter ; music, Robert Miller.
    System details
    Widescreen format (16:9).
    Participant(s)/​Performer(s)
    Meryl Streep, Tony Kushner, Kevin Kline, George C. Wolfe, Barbara Brecht-Schall, Oskar Eustis.
    Language note
    In English and German with English subtitles.
    ISBN
    • 0982253680
    • 9780982253687
    Publisher no.
    • ALV-DV-36
    • LF-DVD-36
    OCLC
    316796717
    Universal Product Code
    • 718122566174
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