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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.
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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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.
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.
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Start your free trial to watch O and other popular TV shows and movies including new releases, classics, Hulu Originals, and more. It’s all on Hulu. Shakespeare's classic 'Othello' is set in a prep school, where a hoops star is talked into a jealous rage by a devious teammate.
Aug 31, 2001 · Screenplay: Brad Kaaya. A contemporary retelling of Othello, Shakespeare's timeless tale of treachery and jealousy, O will introduce a new audience to the genius of William Shakespeare and some of his most intriguing and tragic characters.
O | Film | The Guardian. Details: 2001, USA, Cert 15, 95 mins. Direction:Tim Blake Nelson. Genre: Drama. Summary: Update of Shakespeare's Othello set in an American high school. With: Josh...
