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

Name: King George VI: The Man Behind the King's Speech
Director: Alan Bryon
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2011-07-01
Duration: 1 h
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Colin Firth, Tom Hooper, Tim Ewart, Peter Conradi, Mark Logue

Directed by Alan Bryon

Documentary

History

20111h 0m7.9

Overview

This documentary tells the story of the man who overcame his own failings for the sake of his nation. When his older brother, Edward VIII, abdicated the throne to marry Wallis Simpson, nervous-mannered successor George "Bertie" VI was plagued with shyness and a speech impediment when speaking to his subjects. An introvert as well as a humble man, events and circumstances resulted in him becoming an inspiration for the British nation during its war with Germany.