Chasing Shakespeare

Chasing Shakespeare is a romantic drama about the lifelong bond between William and Venus. Set in the early 1970s, the story follows a young Black man with professional ambitions and a woman from the Lightning Clan who dreams of acting. After falling in love instantly, the couple works to achieve their goals while facing various challenges, including William's need to reconcile with his estranged son.

Directed by Norry Niven and written by James Bird, the film was produced by eleven-55 Films in the United States. The cast features Danny Glover as William Ward, Chelsea Ricketts as Venus, and Tantoo Cardinal as the older version of Venus. Other credited actors include Graham Greene, Mike Wade, and Ashley Bell, among a total of 50 credited cast members. The movie has a runtime of 112 minutes. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.6/10 based on 334 votes.