That Scene in Angels in America

Just 4.5 minutes of Andrew, Denise, James and Russell being unbelievably talented in Tony Kushner's brilliance.

[@zombieedrea]

Reminder that this play is literally 8 hours long. Fuck the oscars, I find this to be an incredible achievement. Glad he won the Tony for this because it would’ve been illegal if he didn’t. Man just knows how to break my heart over and over again.

[@yunggprince._]

WHAT IS THE NAME OF THIS PLAY…I NEED TO KNOW NOW!!!

[@yunggprince._]

Lmaaooo nvm it’s literally the title😂😂

[@yourlocalanklebiter]

ITS 8 HOURS?

[@siphonophores]

8 hours of acting??? Damn, Garfield really deserved that award

[@AngelGarcia-oe9xz]

I’m so glad I discovered this master peice. I first discovered it because I hated the new west side story SO MUCH that I googled who wrote it and watched the Al Pacino version of this, expecting to hate it. But it’s the best writing I’ve ever seen and incredible that it’s so long and so we’ll crafted throughout it all

[@Scandal262]

Every scene in every play needs Andrew Garfield yelling "CRIMINAL!!!" from a hospital bed

[@williamellis8304]

NOISES OFF: Mrs. Clackett: I leave the sardi- Andrew Garfield: CRIMINAL!!

[@clayflix9569]

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM: Puck: “If we shadows have offended, think but th-“ Andrew Garfield: “CRIMINAL!!!”

[@TheHannahcast]

That's what his Spider-Man says when he sees a bank robber.

[@b.d6642]

Romeo and Juliet Juliet: romeo, romeo, wherefore art thou rome- Andrew Garfield: *CRIMINAL!!!!*

[@RavenYoung]

CATS: CAT : MEOW ANDREW : CRIMINAAAL!

[@joeross1990]

Remember when we all thought Andrew Garfield was just Spiderman and no we find out he's basically one of the best actors alive currently. If you haven't see tick, tick, boom or Silence you are doing yourself a personal disservice

[@jolowhite8518]

Did you not watch anything like hacksaw ridge before tick tick boom

[@joeross1990]

@@jolowhite8518 what?

[@colonyofrats4193]

@@joeross1990 it’s a war film and his acting is very good in it

[@emalberto5643]

Been loving Andrew Garfield since Boy A and I was one of the skeptics when he was announced to be playing TASM, but he pulled off an amazingly (sorry for the pun) dark version of the superhero. Then on to 99 Homes, Dr. Parnassus, Breathe, Under the Silver Lake, Mainstream, etc. not mentioning his more recent and already more popular ones. This scene is the National Theatre staging of AIA in London. Got a hold of it and am rewatching it from time to time since 2018. If he couldn't get a Best Actor nom for TTB they should at least consider him for Supporting Actor in The Eyes of Tammy Faye.

[@intello8953]

Erm he was already a good actor before Spider-Man haha

[@smartstuf1026]

I never seen the play so going into this scene out of context was weird and honestly kinda funny, but it all got real very quickly. This feels so much more longer than 4 minutes. The amount of writing and planning along with the acting is just top tier.

[@blueturtle3623]

If you add both the parts of this show, the whole thing is 7 hours. This is about an hour and a half into the first part.

[@dougr.2398]

Get to know the context. Seeing this, the way it was intended, not as in the made for TV filmed version, which is terrific in its own way, caused a visceral reaction

[@brooketindel5358]

🐸 ☕️

[@briansmith6292]

U are a sociopath I have seen THIS play and it ain't funny in any any way

[@smartstuf1026]

@@briansmith6292 sorry? There were so many moving parts and i unlike you haven’t seen the play when I saw this video. Fuck off

[@brendonmichaelmccray]

And to think my first impression of Andrew Garfield’s acting was from The Amazing Spider-Man.

[@maggierappa417]

That’s happened to me so many times. I watch someone’s most famous movie and then find out they’ve done so much more

[@completebuffoonery3925]

Mine was from that one episode of Doctor Who when he plays a pig person in New York

[@ChavinMedina]

@@completebuffoonery3925 sameeee

[@lft3636]

me its from The Social Network

[@FlusteredBushStudios]

mine was from tick tick boom it was really amazing.

[@galacticjewels7856]

God Andrew is such an underrated actor, he is genuinely incredible

[@smurfette_blues7922]

Welp hes not underrated anymore 🎉 downside is hes being gatekept lol

[@jellieadair]

@@smurfette_blues7922 ikr. i don't get the reason why he is being gatekept. isn't it good that he is now finally recognized by many? sometimes the fans can be quite annoying trying to gatekeep him just bcs "nooo fake fans" like who are you to say they're fake fans just bcs they're new fans? ridiculous.

[@kyorikusagami84]

Everything is underrated for stupid people

[@ryancbarrett96]

He got a Tony for this and a golden globe for tick tick boom! so I'd say he's perfect rated lol

[@SsJessop]

The “I’m dying” just sends shivers down my spine! Man alive!

[@raetromsness257]

"I hurt all over" gets me every fucking time

[@mrs_mothra547]

Right? I was like "Well that was pretty moving" and then he said that and I was like "Oh no" 😭

[@bethaniie_]

The way I started sobbing... jesus christ

[@romilrh]

Jesus, how did Andrew not completely lose his voice after every night of this?

[@sabajess2301]

I knowww , he's like ... screaming in every scene In the end i was like , dude are you ok ?

[@romilrh]

@@sabajess2301 he was definitely not ok, but he won a Tony for it, so it all worked out 🤷‍♂️

[@GMoney-B]

Not even just losing his voice, but also being taxing emotionally. Even for actors like Garfield who aren't method where they metaphorically hang up their character at the end of the day. It would definitely still stick with you at the end of the day in some form I'm sure.

[@rosewinter4818]

i don't think this play ran very many nights, the whole play itself is a two-night show

[@jimminycricket2706]

When you do an intense play like this, the directors will likely teach you different projection exercises that sound loud but you don’t use your throat

[@dustincarl134]

Fun fact: This scene gets himself into the role of Jonathan Larson in Tik Tik... Boom!

[@jenniferlawless3565]

Help, i've fallen down an Andrew Garfield rabbit whole and I can't get out aha

[@ari-ko3pb]

@@jenniferlawless3565 me too, but im liking it lol

[@thames213]

@@jenniferlawless3565 SAMEEEEEE

[@juliekohl7049]

@@jenniferlawless3565 sameeeeeeee

[@katylynelizabeth2468]

@@jenniferlawless3565 no. Stay you’re safe here🙂

[@Ra3_ar1adnE]

Man I just love Andrew’s passion for acting in anything he’s in, just some raw stuff. I’m no theater actor or got the acting chops but if I were, he’d be one of my inspirations.

[@jared8002]

Andrew Garfield screaming gives me absolute chills every time I watch it. It's so real, you can see the pain and anger in his face.

[@colorado8avalanche]

Especially after having to see his uncle shot at the convient store

[@elektra56765]

3:11 ... I am actually stunned :'O Truly, I got goosebumps. Damn, Andrew... What extraordinary talent. Wish I could see this play live.

[@blanchefan]

Such incredible dialogue; two brilliant, moving scenes being played at the same time--you want to scream with horror and joy--indescribable! The acting! The emotions--this is what true theatre can do--but rarely, rarely.

[@free_siobhan]

god i NEED to see this whole play update: i did watch the play and it is now my favorite theater production

[@musicalmagpie741]

The full play is streaming on either The National Theatre or BroadwayHD (I forget which, sorry 😬).You do have to pay a small subscription fee but trust me, there are tons of theatrical treasures to dig through, new and old 🙂! That’s how I managed to see it.

[@NationalTheatre]

www.ntathome.com/angels-in-america-part-one-millenium-approaches

[@musicalmagpie741]

ntahome.com. Thanks for the correction and please continue to stream your wonderful productions. From the classics to the contemporary, it’s wonderful!! Thank you 🙂

[@Shae29]

I finally saw part 2 last night, and it was freaking incredible!!!

[@saarah5816]

is there a way to watch it online?

[@emmyzima5972]

My brain hurts just trying to keep up 😂 that "im dying" scream just felt so raw yet would have felt amazing to just let it all out like that.

[@deinodinosuchus]

THIS.

[@karmen181]

Anyone got the full 8 hour slime tutorial of this ? This is captivating.. Andrew is a genius of this art

[@inthe_a.m.]

seconded ;-; i need to watch this

[@ellisLovesZoey]

Wait it’s 8 hours??

[@FlusteredBushStudios]

@@ellisLovesZoey ikr how do all the actors preform that long, especially Andrew, cause from the little ive seen from out of context videos hes yelling a lot in this play

[@karmen181]

This is what convinced Lin he could do Jonathan in tick tick boom .. he says that you eat dinner there

[@tiakushniruk7744]

It's available on national theatre at home! I just got a one month sub for $18 dollars to watch this, Julie, Everyman, lots of others! Also, a ticket to a show like this live would be $40 and up so it's not a bad bargain? I hope you watch it!

[@sammicass]

i've read angels in america and done analyzes on it but nothing beats seeing it live. truly a devastating scene, especially with andrew screaming how he's dying and how long prior's character has been with louis :((((

[@hisfavworstnightmare]

it’s one of my favourite plays, i’d love to see it live one day

[@jamesmcloughlin8996]

"He loves, but his love is worth nothing" and "I'M DYING, YOU STUPID FUCK!" tug at my heartstrings

[@RitterRunsFar]

I've never even heard of this until this moment and I am sobbing. Holy shit. How many people had these very same conversations?

[@Richie8a8y]

I was part of many conversations like this. I can’t believe I’m alive sometimes. I still have nightmares and sometimes I worry these conversations will happen again.

[@googygok]

It is a very important two part play. Maybe the most important play about gay life and the hiv pandemic. If you can't find this excellent production being streamed by the National Theatre there is a very good almost word by word adaptation of the play for television with Meryl Streep, Al Pacino, Emma Thompson directed by Mike Nicholls. The Play is intense but to see it completely is an amazing experience.

[@davidh9844]

How many Joes out there who saw the raw deal he got in the play. He's the only one Kushner wouldn't forgive.

[@davidh9844]

@@Richie8a8y A lot of us have, on both sides. But Kushner is right, the world only spins forward. Have the courage to face the reality of your fears, and you really can get past them. No, it isn't easy, and yes, it really, really hurts. But healing is possible, and it has to start inside of yourself. If you can't do it by yourself, get help. Your life does not have to be one long nightmare.

[@Shae29]

@@davidh9844 exactly 😭😭 I absolutely love Joe’s redemption arc in part 2, but in his last scene, Harper has already made up her mind (I think she should’ve left him tho). I just feel so bad for Joe, bc he *has* changed. Harper just doesn’t see it

[@lolololololutrythcfy]

THAT WAS ONLY 4.5 MINUTES???? MY GOD IT FELT LIKE A FULL LENGTH FEATURE FILM IN THE BEST WAY

[@daveymccartney215]

but at the same time it went by so quickly 😭

[@davidh9844]

This play saved my sanity during a very, very dark, painful time in my life. Millennium Approaches tears your guts out, mercilessly, and no one with a quarter of a heart leaves the theater without feeling sick, and worthless, and angry, and hurt, and ashamed, and disgusted. A person cannot go any lower. And then comes Part II, Perestroika. And the Angel picks you up off of the garbage heap, and raises you up to see your own worth, and more importantly, the worth of everybody who surrounds you in your life. God Bless You, Tony Kushner, for what you did for me. "You are fabulous creatures, each and every one. And I bless you: More Life. The Great Work Begins.” And it did.

[@cufflink44]

Beautifully expressed. Thank you for the honesty and the uplift. I hope you're in a much better place today.

[@katecarlisle4011]

ALL of these actors are criminally underrated holy shit. like the back and forth build of emotion in this scene is breathtaking. wow.

[@aarongaines5674]

Denise Gough brought a really great approach to Harper. That character can be and has been played, very aloof and in a constant state of spiraling. Yet Denise played her here with a true sense of reality. She made it so the audience can put themselves in her shoes the way that they can for Prior in this scene. This more grounded approach makes it so that when Harper starts her "I wanna get away from here" dialogue at 3:00 you can really see and feel the polarity of the text. Andrew is fantastic is also fantastic in this role and commands the stage, but I definitely think Denise holds her own here too.

[@katiegalvin1773]

Ohhhhh I know her from the movie Monday with Sebastian Stan

[@beesalittlenerdbird5949]

I’ve never seen Angels in America but oh my god. That was- I don’t even have the words but I loved it

[@nicoletitov5612]

I loved that scene so much. It is so beautiful, both couples fighting, the choreography, the timing

[@margrettaylor2228]

I saw this on Broadway when it opened. The most powerful play I have seen. Absolutely brilliant.

[@jasonc.parker4644]

Very interesting interpretation, particularly how at one point Joe is litterally between Prior and Louis.

[@lottiemcc4]

this is truly the best display of acting and direction i have ever seen

[@araw_buwan]

"I hurt all over. I wish I was dead." I'm hurt.

[@roisinnigcrainn7722]

Wow... the intensity! I just can't wait to sit in a theatre audience again.

[@jerryedmonson5041]

Saw the original touring company. It is the most powerful play I have ever seen. This looks like a very clever and well-acted production.

[@ellee8658]

glad andrew is getting the attention he deserves

[@gaygarbage2762]

All the people complaining about this whole clip just yelling. You do know this is just one scene, right? This scene has two couples fighting, like all couples do. Have you ever heard a couple arguing in whispers? Also, how messed up is it to judge a play by one scene and one scene alone? Imagine jumping to a random part of a movie, watching 5 minutes of it, then deciding your opinion about the whole movie. It's ludicrous. (Andrew literally says "I'm going to scream" in the play and then people complain about the screaming lol)

[@am-xr4ve]

I've been reading praises so far. I don't know about the others you've read but all I see is talent.

[@jenniferlawless3565]

I think its more that he screams over all the actors in every scene.... not just this one. But I guess that was a deliberate character choice.

[@peteralfano4278]

so powerful....each version I've seen--the original, the Pacino/Streep movie, this one...so overwhelmingly draining and thrilling and satisfying

[@daydreamerrr]

Andrew delivered great acting

[@shine-uy5fq]

An amazing example as to why Andrew is one of my favorite actors of all time.

[@absolutevable]

I like how powerful and emotional this scene is.

[@galilea7718]

HOLYYYY SHIT he is such an amazing actor. that scream sent literal chills down my spine

[@bsusak09]

This was one of the best plays I’ve ever seen I think. It was so gut wrenching.

[@TTTAKFilmStudios]

When I saw this scene live I was absolutely riveted. I’m so glad I found this video because I still think of this play often, even years later.

[@briankasnick4403]

I think everything I have ever seen with Garfield, with the exception of Spiderman the dude brings me to tears. So goddamn good.

[@findme7585]

Lol Spider-Man still brings me to tears, Garfield‘s acting at the end of the second film is absolutely heartbreaking

[@noffear]

goddamn that was such a strong scene wow. everyone gave it their all. amazing theatre.

[@GMoney-B]

What I think is the most amazing behind Garfield's performance, is how the actors are so well rehearsed and prepared that they don't even come close to overlapping or miss-stepping over each others lines.

[@urfavespence]

I love this sm. Everyone had such vivid emotions, especially Andrew. tbh I think Andrew is amazing as well. He's amazing at this :)

[@gracemcguigan]

i think about this scene so much

[@BaharehMovahedi]

Thank you for posting this

[@wendycohen9038]

I only have seen the film. This is absolutely awesome.

[@literally4891]

I have never cried this much

[@thirdcoinedge]

I've only heard about this play a month ago, but now I have never before wanted to see any theatre production more eagerly in my life. One day, I will see a production of this play, because my god it looks incredible.

[@anitonoyan6282]

Incredible.

[@chloedoesshit2659]

holy shitttt this is incredible

[@gljm]

I saw this live , both parts in one afternoon and evening performance and at the end was so emotionally drained it was hard to make it home.

[@emilywood3710]

Chills so powerful

[@michalelena172]

I have zero clue what's going on but I'm loving every second of it--

[@samiace7427]

Damn. Andrew's tony was well deserved

[@Jay-zb4iq]

My favorite scene in probably all of Live theatre

[@wellthisisinteresting4912]

Oh wow... that was amazing

[@athenas5959]

god i love this so much

[@itsmebellum3613]

I have absolutely no context, but this is still amazing

[@blueturtle3623]

Joe delivers his lines like its slam poetry.

[@deliriumnights]

I just watched the whole thing and this scene WOW

[@tarshgambhir9935]

The "Pathetic! who cares?" Sank my heart!

[@DHU11]

Shoutout to Russell Tovey! Loved him since Being Human. Him & Her also.

[@BAemem78]

I came here lost and stoned somehow, and left astonished by how talented Andrew is. It’s completely captivating

[@_charwiecz]

Holy sh*t that was amazing… Andrew Garfield is amazing

[@KaylaJohnson1995]

I’ve never seen but this scene is fucking awesome

[@RusPitman]

Jesus. That “I’m dying”... fuck me.

[@elinalkefjall453]

God he’s such a good actor

[@a_02420]

there is no award for this kind of acting it’s just amazing omggggg HE DESERVES AN OSCAR JUST GIVE HIM ONE ALREADY

[@XimenaSu1609]

Yes there is the man won a Tony for this play

[@memorylooser]

3:09 Holy fuck this scared me with how genuine it sounded

[@user-ho1vq8px3w]

So beautiful,andrew

[@moosenman]

It honestly took me a second to realize what was happening but I’m still impressed

[@nickolasoliveira6526]

"I wish I was dead" My current feelings in one sentence lol

[@lisareed5669]

Hugs

[@nickolasoliveira6526]

@@lisareed5669 Thank you

[@nickolasoliveira6526]

@@lisareed5669 But nothing can make me change

[@____-gy5mq]

@@nickolasoliveira6526 alright see ya

[@snoopz8144]

speechless...

[@Luverofmysoul2]

I need the whole thing.

[@a_02420]

okay they are absolutely amazing so FREAKING TALENTED but Andrew omg Andrew is just another level

[@2053nuki]

i read this play for a lit project in 10th grade and i just now decided to check out a scene,,, i went for THAT long not knowing my favorite actor was in the production?

[@heckinwes6080]

My college has a huge NTID program and they just preformed part 1 and it was absolutely breathtaking

[@eleanorweightman1966]

Yeah

[@bonniestk9883]

It makes it even more better when you imagine him in his spider-man suit.

[@liyre4189]

HAHHAHAHGJSDHJKDGSA WHAT

[@datsmeyall]

I don't know the exact context but this scene is beautifully written and preformed

[@corra7]

Art mirroring life

[@destructivebean1]

MARK! HES WIRED IN? CRIMINALLLLL

[@hellojilly]

what the hell, andrew. this hidden talent.. my god.

[@bani1007ag]

Wow just wow😢

[@stressmuffin]

All I can say about this masterpiece scene, is Holy S***!

[@mintytrifecta5504]

Oh head very full many thoughts in it

[@artrojas4732]

So sad people outside the US like me will never have the opportunity to see this play.

[@hunnerdayEDT]

Most people inside the US will never have the opportunity to see this play. We can't afford it. Don't have the money.

[@jason2675]

WOW, I have never seen the stage play, but I have seen the mini series

[@keithnutman3736]

I saw a bootleg copy from NT live and I can see why its the fastest selling play in NT history. So powerful

[@blueturtle3623]

If you saw it on NT live, it wasn't a bootleg. Its a pro shot by the theater

[@keithnutman3736]

@@blueturtle3623 I will rephrase, it was pro shot but it was copied onto dvd, this was in China

[@blueturtle3623]

@@keithnutman3736 Oh, my bad

[@keithnutman3736]

@@blueturtle3623 no bad at all bonny lad, you didn't know it was a dvd

[@claraprata4973]

this is incredible! I have no idea of the context but the acting omg, insane

[@XimenaSu1609]

2 couples. Prior (Garfield) has just been diagnosed with AIDS and is quickly deteriorating and his partner Lewis cannot handle it and leaves him. On the other hand, you have Harper (the woman) and his husband Joe who are going through a crisis with Harper being addicted to medications and Joe having an awakening and realizing he is gay and has feelings for his coworker Lewis (Prior's partner). This is the climax of the first act when both couples break down.

[@claraprata4973]

@@XimenaSu1609 thank you for explaining! sounds like a really good play

[@jairolost2421]

Wowww

[@katethawley4356]

I want to watch the whole play

[@freeyellamo8363]

i have no idea whats going on but i love it

[@lyla_abdulhaqqyay]

Let’s take a moment to appreciate people in theatre. This cast did an 8 hour play countless times, plus when they learned this entire play. Also all the yelling! Some of y’all vocals are disintegrating :0

[@LaraTang]

Damn that’s AMAZING. Holy shit

[@robbie-the-bee]

this hurt me so bad

[@Shae29]

1:58 Denise’s reaction is so incredible 😭👏🏻👏🏻 she’s trying to hold onto anything at this point, but you can see Harper starting to have a panic attack

[@quietrainydays]

holy shit, I got here from a Wonder Boys video, the algorithm knows what it’s doing 💀

[@kyleb.4384]

the last minute and a half feels so much longer than it is oh my god