The King’s Speech (DVD)

In The King’s Speech , a scandal within the royal family has propelled Prince Albert to the throne in the tumultuous days leading up to World War II.  A debilitating speech impediment has crippled the Prince since childhood– and now his country is counting on him to lead in this new world of the “wireless” (national radio). This thoughtful movie, based on the true story of England’s King George VI, showcases Colin Firth (Oscar winner, Best Actor) as King George in what can only be described as a triumph of a lifetime.

-Penny

Made in Dagenham (DVD)

Made in Dagenham (a BBC production)

It’s 1968 in Dagenham, Great Britian and the 157 female workers at the Ford automobile plant have been forced into a decision to strike for fair wages.  What begins as a desire to have their jobs classified as “skilled” rather than “unskilled”, with corresponding compensation, transpires into a fight for equal pay for equal work. 

Rooting for the underdog has never felt so good!

-Penny

A Man for All Seasons (DVD)

A Man for All Seasons is one of my all-time favorite movies based on the play by Robert Bolt.  It is about Sir Thomas More and how he stood up to King Henry VIII who wanted More to give consent to his divorce and re-marriage which was opposed by the Catholic church.  Stars Paul Scofield and Robert Shaw.

-Pat