“The Merchant of Venice” with F. Murray Abraham

Untangle the controversies of “The Merchant of Venice” with host F. Murray Abraham.

“The Merchant of Venice” with F. Murray Abraham Shakespeare Uncovered

Premiered October 12, 2018
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“The Merchant of Venice” with F. Murray Abraham

F. Murray Abraham untangles the controversies surrounding “The Merchant of Venice,” addressing the ubiquitous anti-Semitism that characterized Europe in Shakespeare’s time.

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Shakespeare Uncovered

Shakespeare Uncovered combines history, biography, iconic performances, new analysis, and the personal passions of its celebrated hosts Helen Hunt, F. Murray Abraham, Romola Garai, Brian Cox, Simon Russell Beale and Sir Antony Sher host the third season to tell the stories behind the stories of Shakespeare’s greatest plays.

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