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Joe Papp in Five Acts

4.520121h 24mMovieDocumentary

Joe Papp, the founder of the New York Shakespeare Festival and, subsequently, The Public Theater—arguably the most important theatre in North America—is profiled in this documentary that neither sanctifies nor vilifies him. He brought us…

DirectorsTracie Holder·Karen Thorsen
WritersKaren Thorsen·Tracie Holder

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Cast · Directed by Tracie Holder

JP
Joseph Papp
Self
JJJames Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Self
KKKevin Kline
Kevin Kline
Self
LKLarry Kramer
Larry Kramer
Self
MPMandy Patinkin
Mandy Patinkin
Self
MSMartin Sheen
Martin Sheen
Self
MSMeryl Streep
Meryl Streep
Self
CWChristopher Walken
Christopher Walken
Self
GWGeorge C. Wolfe
George C. Wolfe
Self
ODOlympia Dukakis
Olympia Dukakis
Self
DHDavid Hare
David Hare
Self
DHDavid Henry Hwang
David Henry Hwang
Self

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Joe Papp in Five Acts — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Joe Papp in Five Acts?

Joe Papp in Five Acts is streaming on Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Joe Papp in Five Acts on Netflix?

No, Joe Papp in Five Acts is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is Joe Papp in Five Acts on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Joe Papp in Five Acts isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch Joe Papp in Five Acts for free?

Joe Papp in Five Acts is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.