King George VI: The Man Behind The King's Speech

The 2010 Academy Award winner for Best Picture was The King's Speech, a Hollywood film based upon real events. KING GEORGE VI: THE MAN BEHIND THE KING'S SPEECH is the true story of a man who never wished to be the King of England, but overcame his personal limitations to save a nation. The documentary features original contributions from actor Colin Firth and director Tom Hooper (The King's Speech) as well as the grandson of Lionel Logue, the King's speech therapist. Viewers will be fascinated by original footage of King George VI's reign, including the King's coronation speech and his brother's historic and earthshaking abdication during the onset of war. It is a moving story that's gripped the world: the tale of an introvert and humble man, for whom events and circumstances made him an inspiration for the British nation during their battle against Hitler's Germany.

Episode Duration: 57 minutes and 35 seconds

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