Churchill and the Movie Mogul
2019
⭐7.3(3 votes)
59m
DocumentaryWar
Overview
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.
About Churchill and the Movie Mogul
Churchill and the Movie Mogul (2019) is a Documentary, War film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch Churchill and the Movie Mogul on Kino Film Collection, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
