Blitz Spirit with Lucy Worsley

TV Movie
2021
1h 30m

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8.5/10

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Lucy Worsley in Blitz Spirit with Lucy Worsley (2021)

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Documentary looking predominantly at the plight of the poor in the East End of London during World War II air raids of 1940. How much of what is now seen as an example of British Bulldog bra... Read allDocumentary looking predominantly at the plight of the poor in the East End of London during World War II air raids of 1940. How much of what is now seen as an example of British Bulldog bravado was actually acts of desperation and necessity against an unseen enemy and a governme... Read allDocumentary looking predominantly at the plight of the poor in the East End of London during World War II air raids of 1940. How much of what is now seen as an example of British Bulldog bravado was actually acts of desperation and necessity against an unseen enemy and a government seemingly not always willing to help.

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When the first German raid occurs, there is a brief close up of bombers in formation shown. They are clearly late war four engined British Handley Page Halifax heavy bombers with H2S terrain mapping radar fitted, which wasn't widely used until 1943-1944. They are not 1940 German twin engined light bombers.

Soundtracks
It's A Lovely Day Tomorrow
Written by Irving Berlin
Performed by Vera Lynn

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10/10

Heart-wrenching

Through actual citizen diaries and film, with reenactments and Lucy's archive visits, this documentary forces a close look at what the Blitz was really like. I cried.

I never knew about the social program, intended to boost morale, that invited citizens to document their experiences. What a treasure.

I was especially intrigued by Lucy's use of newspaper and newsreel reports to show not just reality but post-production editing for propaganda purposes.

Enlightening does not begin to do this feature justice. As a retired teacher, I certainly hope this film is used in history classes, as students will also be surprised to see what we actually means.