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Shakespeare goes to high school in this controversial revamping of the Bard's "Othello." The setting is a modern-day suburban prep school where basketball star Odin (Mekhi Phifer), the sole black student, becomes the target of jealous teammate Hugo's (Josh Hartnett) plan to stir feelings of mistrust between Odin and his girlfriend, Dean's daughter Desi (Julia Stiles). Martin Sheen also stars.
Year: 2001
Genre: Shakespeare, Alice's Playhouse
Country: USA
Director: Tim Blake Nelson
Starring: Mekhi Phifer, Josh Hartnett, Julia Stiles, Martin Sheen, Rain Phoenix, John Heard
Duration: 91 Minutes
Rating: R16
6.2/10
Location in store: DVD - Drama (Shakespeare)
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