Shakespeare’s story of Romeo and Juliet transcends time and location in the powerful documentary Romeo is Bleeding. Set in Richmond, California, the film sheds light on a long-standing turf war between North and Central Richmond. Charismatic poet Donté Clark and a group of Richmond youth are followed as they write and perform an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet to tell their story in a world full of violence and social injustice through strong, unapologetic verse.
Romeo is Bleeding will show at the following times and locations during the Seattle International Film Festival:
Sunday, May 17, 5:00 PM SIFF Cinema Uptown
Monday, May 18, 3:30 PM SIFF Cinema Uptown
Director Jason Zeldes, Producer Michael Klein, Subjects scheduled to attend both showings
For more information about the film, visit: http://www.siff.net/festival-2015/romeo-is-bleeding
