The Guardian
The King's Speech: A Historical Drama with a Modern Message
A Captivating Tale of Friendship, Duty, and Diction
A Masterful Depiction of King George VI's Battle with Stammering
The King's Speech, an upcoming historical drama, promises to be a captivating tale of friendship, duty, and diction. It tells the story of King George VI, a man compelled to speak to the world despite his debilitating stammer.
In a society where all a king had to do was "look good in uniform," King George VI faced an unprecedented challenge. The abdication crisis and the looming threat of war demanded a strong leader, but he struggled to speak clearly and confidently.Enter Lionel Logue, the raffish and irreverent Australian speech therapist who became King George VI's unlikely ally. Together, they embarked on an extraordinary journey that would change the course of history.
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