Cheryl Eagan-Donovan

Documentary filmmaker Cheryl Eagan-Donovan, known for her film on Edward de Vere, dives into the intriguing world of Shakespearean authorship. She shares her transition from writer to filmmaker, her fascination with De Vere after a Harvard class, and the liberal atmosphere of Venice that shaped his work. Cheryl delves into themes of bisexuality in the sonnets and how De Vere's personal experiences mirror the plays. With insights on guerrilla filmmaking in Italy and the challenges of making Oxfordian documentaries, she reveals the complexities of storytelling in this fascinating narrative.