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Great Performances S48E17 — Romeo & Juliet

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Great Performances•Season 48•Episode 17

Romeo & Juliet

7.3/10 · 15 votesApr 23, 2021

Ranked #15 of 23 in Season 48•−0.2 vs season avg

This stylized film of Shakespeare’s masterpiece from the National Theatre celebrates the theatrical imagination. In this contemporary retelling, a company of actors in a shuttered theater bring to life the tale of two young lovers who strive to transcend a world of violence and hate.

Directed bySimon Godwin

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Episode Summary

"Romeo & Juliet" is episode 17 of Great Performances season 48. It scored 7.3/10 from 15 votes, ranking #15 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Simon Godwin, it aired on April 23, 2021.

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