“John Brown’s body lies mouldering in the grave, but his soul goes marching on!”

This week, we’re finally getting into The Work™ as we discuss Orson’s “collaboration” with his teacher/father-figure Roger Hill about the life of “prophet–warrior–zealot (and) the most incredible and dynamic figure in American history,” abolitionist John Brown, Marching Song!

Orson Welles “Battle Hymn of the Republic” link: https://youtu.be/KVd1AxViLY4

Homework for next class - Everybody’s Shakespeare by Welles & Hill: https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=miun.afw2961.0001.001&seq=1

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