The director, Al Pacino juxtaposes scene's from Richard III, scenes of rehearsals for Richard III, and sessions where parties involved discuss the play, the times that shaped the play and the events that happened at the time the play is set.
Interviews with mostly British actors are also included, attempting to explain why American actors have more problems performing Shakespearean plays than they do.
Looking For Richard is a Documentary programme that first aired in 1996 and has been classified a 12 certificate.
