Romeo & Juliet: The Tragic Lovers

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A trio of scholars provides commentary to illuminate staged excerpts from William Shakespeare's tale of star-crossed lovers, filmed in Verona, Italy -- the romantic tragedy's original setting. Host James Bride uses a digitally enhanced version of the play's prologue to provide factual grounding for the work, while experts Gary Taylor and Judith Annozine provide historical and religious context and examine the play's comedic elements.