Women in classical Greek drama
Subtitle: a mirror of Greek society
By: producer, Chris Scherer
Contributors: Foley, Helene; Henderson, Jeffrey, 1946-; Mitchell-Boyask, Robin; Gamel, Mary-Kay; Meineck, Peter; Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Publisher: Films for the Humanities and Sciences
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Princeton, N.J
Language: eng
Format: [videorecording] :
Number of pages: 37
Subjects: Greek drama; Women; History and criticism
Description: The presentation of powerful women in Medea, Antigone, and Lysistrata is contrasted with the circumscribed role of women in Athenian society by 6 university professors : Froma Zeitlin, Helene Foley, Jeffrey Henderson, Robin Mitchell-Boyask, Mary Kay Gamel, and Peter Meineck. Film clips from notable productions support this in-depth discussion.
Notes: DVD-R.