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Release Year2022
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
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DirectorSimon Schama
WritersSimon Schama
TypeWeb Series
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Cast1 credited
Also Known AsSimon Schama's History of Now
About Simon Schama's History of Now
In his most personal project to date, Simon Schama looks back at the dramatic history that has played out in his lifetime. Best known for writing history, he has lived a fair bit of it too. Born in 1945, on the night of the bombing of Dresden, Simon grew up as part of a generation determined to rebuild the world from the ashes of war. In this film, he reveals the stories of artists and writers who have been at the forefront of the fight for truth and democracy, often at great personal cost.
Directed by Simon Schama, Simon Schama's History of Now leans on a strong ensemble — Simon Schama — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2022.
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