Film
Children of the Blitz
2026 · 1h 29m · Documentary · War
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Overview
During The Blitz, the British government had plans in place to evacuate approximately 3.5 million people, but only around 1.5 million left towns and cities for the countryside, with the majority of those being children. Children of the Blitz tells the stories of those who remained at home, often to help their families, or because their parents couldn’t bear to send them away. Through the eyes of survivors who were children at the time, the film will explore how The Blitz contributed towards our sense of national identity and how the ‘Blitz Spirit’ is still held up as a defining characteristic of Britishness today. The film will also examine the starker reality for children whose homes were destroyed, including those who lost parents, and some who were left to fend for themselves - many grew up with their stories unheard.
Crew
- Jack WarrenderDirector
- George GraftonProducer
- Morgan MatthewsExecutive Producer
- Sophie JonesExecutive Producer
Details
- Release date
- May 11, 2026
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Genres
- Documentary, War
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