Murder at Harvard
Jul 14, 2003 · 50m
Director
Eric StangeOverview
Inspired by a book by acclaimed historian Simon Schama, Murder at Harvard uses a combination of film-noir drama and present-day documentary footage to tell the true tale of one of the most notorious American crimes of the 19th century. Grappling with frustrating gaps in the historical record, Schama assumes the role of a time-travelling detective who takes an unusual step for an historian and imagines how certain scenes and encounters might have played out. "Maybe I thought what I was after was not a literal documentary truth," Schama tells us, "but a poetic truth — an imaginative truth — and for that I was going to have to become my own Resurrection man. I was going to have to make these characters live again."
Cast of Murder at Harvard
Crew of Murder at Harvard
About Murder at Harvard
What is Murder at Harvard about?
Inspired by a book by acclaimed historian Simon Schama, Murder at Harvard uses a combination of film-noir drama and present-day documentary footage to tell the true tale of one of the most notorious American crimes of the 19th century. Grappling with frustrating gaps in the historical record, Schama assumes the role of a time-travelling detective who takes an unusual step for an historian and…
When was Murder at Harvard released?
Murder at Harvard was released on July 14, 2003.
How long is Murder at Harvard?
Murder at Harvard runs 50 minutes.
Who directed Murder at Harvard?
Murder at Harvard was directed by Eric Stange.
Who is in the cast of Murder at Harvard?
The cast of Murder at Harvard includes Simon Schama.