Disability Network Southwest Michigan
MOVIE + LUNCH + DISCUSSION Series
Up Next:
The King’s Speech
Monday, April 24, 2017
12:00–2:30 pm
Join us as we watch and discuss The King’s Speech, a 2010
biopic based on the true story of Prince Albert, the man who
becomes King George VI of England. Are the stereotypes and
fears of having a stutter different today than in 1939?
Film Description:
The year is 1939. Britain is entering into war with Germany.
The introduction of radio and newsreels, which require
a monarch to be seen and heard on public occasions,
is changing how world leaders communicate with their
countrymen. Prince Albert, now King George VI, feels his
listeners require firmness, clarity and resolve from a leader—
not stammers punctuated with tortured silences. This was a
man who never wanted to be King. After the death of his father,
the throne was to pass to his brother Edward. But Edward
renounced the throne “in order to marry the woman I love,”
and the duty fell to Prince Albert, who had struggled with his
speech from an early age. (Film rated R - profanity.)
RSVP to the location you will attend and let us know if you need an accommodation:
517 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo
2900 Lakeview Avenue, St. Joseph
RSVP:Miranda (269) 345-1516 x120
RSVP:Terezie (269) 982-7761
[email protected]@dnswm.org
This is a fragrance-free environment. Please to not wear perfume, cologne or other scented
products to these events.
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