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The Tempest

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Blue background scattered with flecks of white. Title card reads, "Play on William Shakespeare's The Tempest."

Prospero and his lovely daughter Miranda live alone on the tiny island where they were marooned years ago. Their only company is the creatures that live on the island until a powerful storm brings a boat full of strangers to the island. As the story unfolds, magic and mystery fill the island in this retelling of Shakespeare's classic play. Based on the children’s book by Luke Daniel Paiva.

Media Details

Runtime: 20 minutes 23 seconds

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Viewer Comments

  • Tiny image
    Christine Anastasia M. (Lakewood, OH)
    October 10th, 2021 at 09:13 PM

    This is a very good simple visual summary of The Tempest. It features English print and illustration. Does not any include ASL.

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