Shakespearean Charity and the Perils of Redemptive Performance - Todd Landon (Ramapo College of New Jersey) Barnes - Bog

Examining documentaries depicting youths who are redeemed by Shakespeare. These films emerged in response to four historical developments: the rise of reality television; the rise of neoliberalism and emotional capitalism; the privatization of public education and the rise of charter schools; and the emergence of new modes of address.