Churchill and the Movie Mogul
Documentary about the extraordinary friendship and collaboration between Winston Churchill and film producer Alexander Korda that helped to bring America into the Second World War.
Winston Churchill understood the power of films, but the true extent of his use of cinema as a propaganda tool is rarely explored. In 1934, one of Britain's most celebrated film producers, Alexander Korda, signed Churchill up as a screenwriter and historical advisor. It was the start of a unique collaboration. Churchill provided script notes for Korda's productions and penned an epic screenplay.
When war broke out, their collaboration took on national importance. Korda was sent on a mission to Hollywood to help bring America into the war, with positive results.
With access to previously undiscovered documents, this film documentary examines that mission and a friendship that underpinned a unique, creative partnership.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Director | John Fleet |
Interviewed Guest | Stephen Fry |
Interviewed Guest | Lady Williams |
Interviewed Guest | Charles Drazin |
Interviewed Guest | David Thomson |
Interviewed Guest | Jonathan Rose |
Interviewed Guest | David Lough |
Interviewed Guest | Greg Walker |
Interviewed Guest | Charles Barr |
Broadcasts
- Wed 25 Sep 2019 21:00
- Thu 26 Sep 2019 02:55
- Thu 1 Oct 2020 22:45
- Fri 2 Oct 2020 02:45
- Mon 21 Jun 2021 23:40
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