Chasing Shakespeare
A love story for the ages...an inspiring tale for everyone.
2014 | 112m | English
Popularity: 0.3 (history)
| Director: | Norry Niven |
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| Writer: | James Bird |
| Staring: |
| Two souls are so deeply in love with one another that they are entangled beyond life itself. | |
| Release Date: | Feb 03, 2014 |
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| Director: | Norry Niven |
| Writer: | James Bird |
| Genres: | Drama, Romance |
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| Production Companies | eleven-55 Films |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 31, 2026 Entered: Apr 25, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Danny Glover | William Ward |
| Graham Greene | Mr. Mountain |
| Chelsea Ricketts | Venus |
| Mike Wade | Young William Ward |
| Ashley Bell | Molly |
| Tantoo Cardinal | Older Venus |
| Clarence Gilyard Jr. | Jeremiah Ward |
| Adriana Mather | Betty |
| Justin Alston | Ricky |
| Clayton Rohner | Mr. Shelton |
| Ezequiel Stremiz | Luca |
| Maria Arita | Cecelia |
| Darryl Cox | Doctor |
| Aileen Davila | Venus (10 Years Old) |
| Chamblee Ferguson | Mr. Bell |
| Jason Hernandez | Uni |
| Bill Jenkins | NY TV Anchor |
| Amy Maddox | Nicole Wetmore |
| David Midthunder | Nezuni Redhawk |
| Joe Nemmers | NY Police Officer |
| Jade Nickol | Nez |
| Brina Palencia | Ashley Bell |
| Cyndee Rivera | Juliet |
| Tayor Rocheleau | Heather Hill |
| Taylor Tippins | NY Girl |
| Rheagan Wallace | NY Blonde |
| Stephanie Young | Miss Rowley |
| Kate Corlis | NYC Theater Girl (uncredited) |
| Britanni Johnson | Shakespeare Auditionee (uncredited) |
| James Bird | NY Camera Man (uncredited) |
| Taylor James Brandt | Romeo (uncredited) |
| Timothy Britton | New York Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Jeremy Burgett | New York Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Steve Corder | Doctor (uncredited) |
| Debbie M. Crabb | NYC Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Bob Fanucchi | Classic Car Driver (uncredited) |
| Wes Green | Paramedic (uncredited) |
| Brett Hardin | Paramedic (uncredited) |
| Justin Harmon | Paramedic (uncredited) |
| Darren Hughes | NYC Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Roni Hummel | NYC Theater Patron (uncredited) |
| Chad Pack | Theater Patron (uncredited) |
| Kara Rainer | NYC Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| William Victor Skrabanek | Priest (uncredited) |
| Kimberly Smay | NYC Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Phillip Dwayne Smith | NYC Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Matthew Tompkins | Sheriff (uncredited) |
| Jenny Turkyilmaz | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Joshua Winch | Cab Driver (uncredited) |
| Lindsay Woodmansee | Hippie (Uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| James Bird | Writer |
| Brandon Noack | Special Effects Technician |
| Norry Niven | Director, Director of Photography |
| Eric Kaye | Original Music Composer |
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Popularity History
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| 2024 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 1 |
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| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Trending Position
Go to chasingshakespeare.com or facebook.com/ChasingShakespeare to see festival news and reviews - like this one from the film's appearance at the Dallas International Film Festival - "Danny Glover stars in Chasing Shakespeare, a story about an extraordinary love between a man and a woman. William ... Ward is enchanted by Venus Redhawk’ s audition for the role of Juliet in a local school production of “Romeo and Juliet.” Their love story begins with a spark and grows through a love of Shakespeare and the magic of Native American folklore. What a magnificent film! It’s on a level with The Notebook for its love story and the fact that you’ll be in tears for most of the film. The magic of the lightning, the folklore, and Shakespeare himself are a compelling mix that is irresistible. Danny Glover is wonderful as the elder William, grieving the loss of his beloved wife and remembering the magic they shared. Chelsea Ricketts is enchanting as the young Venus, and audiences will fall under her spell as just as young William does in the film. Director Norry Niven makes his directorial debut with this film and does a fantastic job!"