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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 in...

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Main Author: Miller, Robert (Composer)
Corporate Authors: White Buffalo Entertainment (Firm), Lorber Films (Firm), Kino Lorber, Inc
Other Authors: Brecht, Bertolt, 1898-1956, Walter, John W. (Film editor, Director, Cinematographer), Santisi, Nina (Producer), Streep, Meryl (Actor), Kushner, Tony (Actor), Kline, Kevin (Actor), Wolfe, George C. (Actor), Brecht-Schall, Barbara (Actor), Eustis, Oskar, 1958- (Actor), Moore, Michael, 1954 April 23- (Commentator), Andrew, Felix (Cinematographer)
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
German
Language Notes:In English and German with English subtitles.
Published: [New York, N.Y.] : Lorber Films : [2010]
Edition:[Widescreen].
Subjects:
Brecht, Bertolt, > 1898-1956 > Dramatic production.
Brecht, Bertolt, > 1898-1956. > Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder.
Brecht, Bertolt, > 1898-1956 > Characters > Women.
Theater > Political aspects.
Actors > Interviews.
Theatrical producers and directors > Interviews.
Public Theater (New York, N.Y.)
Theater > Production and direction > New York (State) > New York.
Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648 > Drama.
Women and war > Drama.
Children and war > Drama.
Documentary films.
Feature films.
Nonfiction films.
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Summary: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.
Item Description:Originally produced in 2008.
A documentary about art & politics.
Bonus material includes commentary from filmmaker Michael Moore and director John Walter.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (96 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD ; NTSC, region 1 ; enhanced for 16x9 televisions.
Production Credits:Camera, Felix Andrew, John Walter ; music, Robert Miller.
ISBN:0982253680
9780982253687