A group of poets and students in Richmond, California, adapt Romeo and Juliet to reflect the violent conflict between North and Central Richmond.
“Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean”
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A group of poets and students in Richmond, California, adapt Romeo and Juliet to reflect the violent conflict between North and Central Richmond.
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Synopsis
Donté Clark, a poet from Richmond, California, leads a group of students in adapting Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. They draw parallels between the play and the violent history of their neighborhoods. The film captures their creative process as they confront local issues and seek to address the cycle of violence. Voices from the community, city government, and the Richmond police department provide context. Romeo Is Bleeding premiered on April 29, 2015, at the San Francisco International Film Festival.
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Why Watch
- Meet poet Donté Clark and his community's story.
- See the adaptation of Romeo and Juliet in a unique context.
- Follow the voices of Richmond citizens and local officials.
Did You Know
- The film premiered on April 29, 2015, at the San Francisco International Film Festival.
- Donté Clark is the primary focus of the documentary.
- The adaptation of Romeo and Juliet is based on a decades-long conflict in Richmond.
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Who directed the documentary Romeo Is Bleeding?
Romeo Is Bleeding was directed by Jason Zeldes.
When did Romeo Is Bleeding premiere?
Romeo Is Bleeding premiered on April 29, 2015.
What is the main focus of the documentary?
The main focus of the documentary is poet Donté Clark and the adaptation of Romeo and Juliet based on the violent conflict between neighborhoods in Richmond, California.
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