Annapolis Library Winter Film Series: Shakespeare in Cinema

The immortal dramas of William Shakespeare have inspired countless motion pictures. In our winter series we’ll view four, all borrowing either characters from a Shakespeare play or whole plots created by him. From a rousing Broadway musical to a classic science fiction film, Shakespeare’s genius continues to play a part in our cinema heritage. Each film is introduced by area cinephile Ann Glenn with info about the film’s background, production and followed by a lively Q&A session.

The Lost King (2022) Saturday, January 10, 2pm
An inspiring, true story of an English amateur historian who, after attending a performance of Shakespeare’s history play Richard III, becomes obsessed by the title character and sets out to locate the place of his burial. Sally Hawkins’ engaging performance strengthens this fascinating story of one woman’s determination to set history straight. 1hr. 48 mins., PG-13.