In 1613 William Shakespeare Retired. He Still Had One Last Story To Tell – His Own.
The year is 1613, Shakespeare is acknowledged as the greatest writer of the age. But disaster strikes when his renowned Globe Theatre burns to the ground, and devastated, Shakespeare returns to Stratford, where he must face a troubled past and a neglected family. Haunted by the death of his only son Hamnet, he struggles to mend the broken relationships with his wife and daughters. In so doing, he is ruthlessly forced to examine his own failings as husband and father. His very personal search for the truth uncovers secrets and lies within a family at war.
Critic Reviews:
- But mostly what “All is True” does is give viewers is a fresh look at Shakespeare, behind the guise, flaws and all. And if ever there was a man for that job, it's Branagh. – Detroit News
- In All Is True Branagh and Elton do what the Bard did himself: take something-be it someone else's idea, an historical fact, or a recent event-and mash it up with original material, to fashion an entertainment that feels real – Chicago Reader
- These guys know their Bard, and they've come up with a wonderful homage – witty, atmospheric, at times heartbreaking – to both the towering genius of myth and the oh-so-fallible man within. – Good Times Santa Cruz