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Barefoot in Athens /

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A bittersweet, amusing look at Socrates' last days. Socrates is barefoot and unkempt, an embarrassment to his wife, and a dangerous critic to the corrupt Athenian leaders. Nevertheless, he still believes that democracy and truth are all-important in his city.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors: Ustinov, Peter, Page, Geraldine, Quayle, Anthony, 1913-1989, Anderson, Maxwell, 1888-1959, Schaefer, George, 1920-1997
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities, 1983.
Series:George Schaefer's showcase theatre.
Subjects:
Plays.
Socrates > Drama.
Feature films.
Description
Summary:A bittersweet, amusing look at Socrates' last days. Socrates is barefoot and unkempt, an embarrassment to his wife, and a dangerous critic to the corrupt Athenian leaders. Nevertheless, he still believes that democracy and truth are all-important in his city.
Item Description:Originally shown on television in 1966.
An enactment of the play of the same title by Maxwell Anderson.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (76 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Format:VHS.
Awards:Emmy Award '66: Outstanding Single Performance/Actor.