Churchill and the Movie Mogul (2019)

In the captivating documentary, Churchill and the Movie Mogul (2019), the unique and previously unexplored alliance between Winston Churchill and celebrated British film producer, Alexander Korda, takes center stage. Churchill, known for his voracious appetite for films, used them as a tool of war in ways not previously examined. Before the Second World War, Korda sought out Churchill, employing him not only as a screenwriter but also as a historical advisor. The result was an extraordinary union, where Churchill's script advice enhanced Korda's productions and his own screenplay took an epic form. With the onset of war, their partnership took on an unprecedented importance. Korda was dispatched on a clandestine mission to Hollywood, entrusted with the critical task of persuading America to join the war. This intriguing documentary by John Fleet delves into the depth of this friendship and mission, aided by the discovery of previously unseen documents. Churchill and the Movie Mogul (2019) offers an absorbing glimpse into the intersection of politics, espionage, and the power of cinema.

Churchill and the Movie Mogul is a documentary movie featuring Dilly Barlow and directed by John Fleet.

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