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O is a 2001 American romantic thriller film, and a modern adaptation of William Shakespeare's Othello, set in an American high school. It stars Mekhi Phifer , Julia Stiles , and Josh Hartnett . It was directed by Tim Blake Nelson and written by Brad Kaaya.
Aug 31, 2001 · O: Directed by Tim Blake Nelson. With Mekhi Phifer, Martin Sheen, Josh Hartnett, Andrew Keegan. An update of Shakespeare's 'Othello' with a young cast, set in an upper class prep school, & centered around basketball player Odin.
Aug 31, 2001 · Those who think this film will inspire events like Columbine should ask themselves how often audiences want to be like the despised villain. Mekhi Phifer makes a strong, tortured Odin, and delivers a final speech, which in its heartbreaking anguish, inspires our pity much as Othello's does.
Aug 31, 2001 · "O" (2001) Directed by Tim Blake Nelson. Screenplay by Brad Kaaya, based on "Othello" by William Shakespeare. Release date: August 31, 2001. Runtime: 94 minutes. Country: United States. Language: English. Subtitles: English and Portuguese. IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0184791/
Currently you are able to watch "O" streaming on Max. It is also possible to buy "O" on YouTube, Vudu, Microsoft Store, Amazon Video as download or rent it on Microsoft Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, Vudu online.
Moving the classic tale of "Othello" onto the basketball courts of a high school, the story focuses on a young black man named Odin (Mekhi Phifer) who is...
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In this modern version of Shakespeare's 'Othello', Odin James is the black star of the basketball team at an otherwise white boarding school. He is headed for big time with his sport and is in love with Desi, the most popular girl in school.
