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Othello

Othello

The landmark photo negative production

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Drama

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Spurred by the devious Iago and believing that his beloved Desdemona has betrayed him, Othello destroys his own happy world. Accomplished film, television, and stage actor Patrick Stewart plays Othello joined by a Black cast, including Franchelle Stewart Dorn as Emilia. This bold, new look at the play highlights one of its major themes of “otherness.”

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Released

Original Language

English

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Release Date

13 December 1997

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Cast

Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart

Othello

Patrice Johnson

Patrice Johnson

Desdemona

Ron Canada

Ron Canada

Iago

Franchelle Stewart Dorn

Franchelle Stewart Dorn

Emilia

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