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Hope and Glory: Film Guide

Hope and Glory
Hope and Glory
Columbia

Ages

14+

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

Nation

England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland

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A film guide that looks at Hope and Glory (1987), a stirring drama about The Blitz, as seen through the eyes of a young boy growing up in London.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including History and PSHE Education in addition to highlighting themes surrounding historical periods, World War Two, modern warfare, growing up, and family.

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