Benefit of the Doubt
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Benefit of the Doubt is a 1967 documentary on Peter Brook
's anti-Vietnam protest play, with the Royal Shakespeare Company
, known under the title US. It was filmed at London's Aldwych Theatre
and features Peter Brook, Michael Kustow, Michael Williams and Glenda Jackson
. It was directed by Peter Whitehead
.
Peter Brook
Peter Stephen Paul Brook CH, CBE is an English theatre and film director and innovator, who has been based in France since the early 1970s.-Life:...
's anti-Vietnam protest play, with the Royal Shakespeare Company
Royal Shakespeare Company
The Royal Shakespeare Company is a major British theatre company, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. The company employs 700 staff and produces around 20 productions a year from its home in Stratford-upon-Avon and plays regularly in London, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and on tour across...
, known under the title US. It was filmed at London's Aldwych Theatre
Aldwych Theatre
The Aldwych Theatre is a West End theatre, located on Aldwych in the City of Westminster. The theatre was listed Grade II on 20 July 1971. Its seating capacity is 1,200.-Origins:...
and features Peter Brook, Michael Kustow, Michael Williams and Glenda Jackson
Glenda Jackson
Glenda May Jackson, CBE is a British Labour Party politician and former actress. She has been a Member of Parliament since 1992, and currently represents Hampstead and Kilburn. She previously served as MP for Hampstead and Highgate...
. It was directed by Peter Whitehead
Peter Lorrimer Whitehead
Peter Lorrimer Whitehead is an English filmmaker who documented the counterculture in London and New York in the late 1960s...
.