The Royal Watch List Extended Part 1
In our latest Pearl Insider, we provide a list of movies to watch and books to read to further your enlightenment of the British Monarchy and Shakespeare. Since our newsletter can only provide us with so much space to share, we thought we’d give you our extended Royal Watch List. Here is the first part of our extended Royal Watch List.
Movies
The Queen (2006)
Helen Mirren won an Academy Award for her portrayal as Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen portrays Elizabeth and the royal family’s reactions after the death of Princess Diana.
Looking for Richard (1996)
In this documentary, Al Pacino and several fellow actors examine Shakespeare’s Richard III and its history through discussion and dramatizations from the play.
A Man for All Seasons (1966)
Sir Thomas More, motivated by his Roman Catholic faith, stands up to Henry VIII who wants to divorce his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, to marry Anne Boleyn. With Paul Scofield, Robert Shaw, and Vanessa Redgrave.
The Young Victoria (2009)
Queen Victoria, portrayed by Emily Blunt, ascends the throne at the age of 18. The movie shows her tough relationship with her mother, the Duchess of Kent, and her romance with Prince Albert.
Additional recommendations include: Elizabeth R (1971) a miniseries starring Glenda Jackson about Queen Elizabeth I, Monarchy with David Starkey (2004) a documentary miniseries about the history of the English Crown from 400 AD, and The Tudors (2007) a dramatization of Henry VIII and his many marriages.
