[CALIBK12] Video Request

[Jane Edwards]

Miramax is no longer supporting this project, but the video is still 
available for a $5 shipping fee from YMI, 90 Crown Street, New Haven CT 
06510.

Jane Edwards
Seven Hills School
Nevada City

Kelly Sunderman wrote:
>
> I found this info in a couple of different places…not sure if the 
> offer is still valid, but it’s worth a try:
>
> Miramax Films offers a *FREE* video for the classroom called 
> "Shakespeare In The Classroom." The video introduces students to 
> Shakespeare by using famous actors like Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Affleck 
> and Dame Judi Dench. They talk about Shakespeare's life, his plays and 
> use behind the scenes footage of the film "Shakespeare in Love." The 
> video comes with a free teachers guide. Bravo to Miramax! To receive 
> the video please write to: Learning Works, 35 Marvel Road, New Haven, 
> CT 06515 or call 1-203-389-7283.
>
> *From:* calibk12-bounces at lists.sjsu.edu 
> [mailto:calibk12-bounces at lists.sjsu.edu] *On Behalf Of *David Burt
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 22, 2008 2:58 PM
> *To:* calibk12 at lists.sjsu.edu
> *Subject:* [CALIBK12] Video Request
>
> I am passing on the following request from one of my English teachers 
> in hopes you might be able to help me find someplace we can purchase 
> this video.
>
> /Shakespeare in the Classroom/. Miramax Films. 1999. This 46 minute 
> introduction to Shakespeare is best used with ninth graders before 
> reading /Romeo and Juliet/. It was made by the great folks who brought 
> us /Shakespeare in Love/ and stars those people, too.
>
> I saw this video, years ago when I was subbing and have always wanted 
> a copy for use w/my students. Do you think you can help me locate a 
> copy of the video on the internet? I'm looking, but can't find anything.
>
> Thanks for any and all help,
>
> Dave
>
> David J. Burt
>
> Teacher Librarian
>
> Southwest High School
>
> El Centro, CA
>
> dburt at cuhsd.net <mailto:dburt at cuhsd.net>
>
> http://library.eaglesnet.net
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