Joe Papp in Five Acts (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2012, Joe Papp in Five Acts is a notable film.
What it’s about. Joe Papp, the founder of the New York Shakespeare Festival and, subsequently, The Public Theater—arguably the most important theatre in North America—is profiled in this documentary that neither sanctifies nor vilifies him. He brought us free Shakespeare in the Park, Hair and A Chorus Line, and nurtured many of America’s greatest playwrights, directors and actors. His complex personality and mercurial behavior are much in evidence and spoken of with frankness through interviews with some of America’s most celebrated artists, including Meryl Streep, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Kevin Kline, and James Earl Jones.
Who’s in it. Joe Papp in Five Acts stars Olympia Dukakis, David Hare as Self, Larry Kramer and James Earl Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Joe Papp in Five Acts has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joe Papp in Five Acts page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joe Papp in Five Acts (2012)?
- In CA, Joe Papp in Five Acts is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Joe Papp in Five Acts worth watching?
- Joe Papp in Five Acts holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joe Papp in Five Acts?
- Joe Papp in Five Acts stars Olympia Dukakis, David Hare, Larry Kramer, James Earl Jones and David Rabe.
- When was Joe Papp in Five Acts released?
- Joe Papp in Five Acts was released in 2012.