Overview

The once powerful King Lear chooses to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, and so begins one of Shakespeare’s most moving tragedies. At the crucial point of relinquishing his realm, Lear demands to know which of his daughters loves him the most. His ambitious older daughters answer with false praise and lavish flattery, however his youngest daughter, who does truly love him, answers with honesty. Wildly unsatisfied with her response, Lear’s rage sets in motion catastrophic consequences. Ultimately stripped of his privilege and its trappings, Lear must reckon with his own humanity.

Cast

Christopher Lloyd, Jonathan Epstein, Nigel Gore, Bryce Michael Wood, MaConnia Chesser, David Bertoldi, Jennie M. Jadow, Ryan Winkles

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What is "King Lear" about?

The once powerful King Lear chooses to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, and so begins one of Shakespeare’s most moving tragedies. At the crucial point of relinquishing his realm, Lear demands to know which of his daughters loves him the most. His ambitious older daughters answer with false praise and lavish flattery, however his youngest daughter, who does truly love him, answers with honesty. Wildly unsatisfied with her response, Lear’s rage sets in motion catastrophic consequences. Ultimately stripped of his privilege and its trappings, Lear must reckon with his own humanity.

When was "King Lear" released?

King Lear was released in 2021.

Who stars in "King Lear"?

The cast includes Christopher Lloyd, Jonathan Epstein, Nigel Gore, Bryce Michael Wood.

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