I know I go on and on about Jane Eyre. I truly love this book. I found this yesterday, I had to share. The Center of the Performing Arts in Beijing, China is staging Jane Eyre. I so love to see this. Here is a video of it.
(pictures from english. CCTV.com)It got me thinking if someone did an all Black version of Jane Eyre. You could change the time period a bit. The essential story remains the same. It could work with the right people involved. I can see it. (Maybe someone has, I just never heard about it.)
"Thank you, Mr. Rochester, for your great kindness. I am strangely glad to get back again to you;and wherever you are is my home -- my only home." Jane to Mr. Rochester on returning to Thornfield Hall.
11 comments:
I love your blog, very inspirational...and i'm also one of those dreamers, always imagining that someday someone will produce an 18th century african-american movie similar to Jane Eyre...
oh my goodness! that is so cool! your thought about an all Black cast reminded me that as a little girl i had dreams of becoming the first Black "annie"!
This is such a lovely post. The inspiration that comes from such a prolific writer is priceless.
Thank you for sharing.
Have a great rest of the weekend.
Nothin' wrong w/an all Black cast, or any color for that matter. lol
Its a timeless story... I do agree the time period would have to be adjusted as well as if it was played by any other cast.
Looks good! You could bring your idea to life I am sure of it!
Hi Sweet Shell- Following your post yesterday I decided to do something differently. I decided to actually answer my phone without knowing who it is. Sounds ridiculously silly but it is something I don't do...ever. So today I did and it was lovely friend who moved away. Yay!
I am going to post about being brave and also about your lovely blog on Monday:) Sorry so long:) You are wonderful.
If I'm not mistaken, last year on broadway, there was an all black cast on Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. I don't see no reason why there couldn't be for Jane Eyre.
Great idea. Have a great Sunday.
im re-reading jane eyre at the minute! so beautiful! have a lovely day!!!
Jane Eyre is a long time favorite of mine too...I just love the story...and hope so much to see an African-American take on this beloved tale--oh yes! Happy Day, Shell :o)
Hi Shell,
I am such a Jane Eyre fan as well. I actually keep a copy on my nightstand ~ sometimes all I need is a line or two ~
I agree it is a timeless tale of love ~ an African American cast would be wonderful. Who would you like to see portray Jane and Mr. Rochester. I would love to hear...
Wow! I'd definately like to see this! :)
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