Everyman

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"This is the most impressive film I have seen of a pre-Shakespearean drama in English.  The cast, performances, cinematography, and locations are superb. The Summoning of Everyman is a gift to the serious student of drama, and a must-see for anyone interested in Shakespeare and the early modern theatre. Even after five centuries, Everyman's struggle to accept the fact of his own death remains uncanny in its power to move us."  Douglas Bruster, Professor of English and co-editor  "Mankind" and "Everyman" for the Arden Early Modern Drama series

With a cast of accomplished New York City actors, this movie is a revelation. Beautiful, moving, and at times unexpectedly comic, a welcome addition for anyone tackling the play. This movie is for students, scholars, film buffs, and fans of the medieval. The story of Everyman is a spiritual tale of aging, dying and death.

"This film beautifully captures the essence of The Summoning of Everyman. Teachers of early drama will be grateful for the way the film serves the text and evokes the play's time and religious culture. All viewers will appreciate Paul Barry's moving portrayal of the central character's plight." Harry Keyishian, "Shakespeare Bulletin," The Johns Hopkins University Press