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  • Thus Spake John (2009)
  • Short | 24 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
Thus Spake John (2009)
Short | 24 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
In 1993, a retired theater professor, storyteller, and sign language actor living in Connecticut named John Basinger started committing all twelve books of John Milton's 'Paradise Lost' to memory. Eight and half years later, he performed ...See moreIn 1993, a retired theater professor, storyteller, and sign language actor living in Connecticut named John Basinger started committing all twelve books of John Milton's 'Paradise Lost' to memory. Eight and half years later, he performed the entire poem from memory in a fully staged one-man show. Using interviews, verite rehearsal and preparation footage, and notes and text from Basinger's dog-eared copy of the epic, THUS SPAKE JOHN tells the story of how and why this unique man took on and executed this unique feat. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Andreas Burgess
Producer
Andreas Burgess
Composer
Marla Hansen
Cinematographer
Andreas Burgess
Editor
Andreas Burgess
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Updated Apr 30, 2009
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Apr 2009 (United States)

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