Was the last of the Plantagenet monarchs really the calculating, bloody-handed tyrant recognized in popular culture, or was the prevailing view of his brief regency distorted by Shakespeare in order to please the Tudors? This compelling documentary looks at the surviving historical record of Richard III's life and reign in order to present an accurate picture of the man behind the dark legend. 48 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English stereo.
Was the last of the Plantagenet monarchs really the calculating, bloody-handed tyrant recognized in popular culture, or was the prevailing view of his brief regency distorted by Shakespeare in order to please the Tudors? This compelling documentary looks at the surviving historical record of Richard III's life and reign in order to present an accurate picture of the man behind the dark legend. 48 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English stereo.
