You won’t find Hamilton on any Media or Film specification yet but when a media product arrives that has global impact, it’s difficult to ignore.
As a massive fan of Hamilton, I couldn’t pass up this chance to make a video about the film release. I say film, but it’s not like other film musicals and it’s important not to put it in the same category as Les Miserables (Hooper 2012) and especially not Cats (Hooper 2019).
Hamilton (Kail 2020) is a filmed version of the stage show. Recorded over several nights, the film version offers audiences ‘the best seat in the house’. Although it does use a range of shots, the camera work doesn’t distract from the theatre experience and encourages a really good sing (rap) along..
Hamilton is particularly interesting for Media students from a institutional point of view. Why did Disney + choose to release it onto its streaming service rather than at cinemas? And what does this mean for the future of film production and distribution? To find the answers to these and other questions, have a look at our video or look out for my article coming soon to Media Magazine.
Right, I’m off to ‘The Room Where it Happens’, see you again soon.
Caroline