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National Theatre Archive: Death of England(2020)
Status: Released
Date: 2020-02-26
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After the death of his dad, Michael is powerless and angry. In a state of heartbreak, he confronts the difficult truths about his father’s legacy and the country that shaped him. At the funeral, unannounced and unprepared, Michael decides it is time to speak.
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Movie: National Theatre Archive: Death of England
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Rafe Spall
Michael
Larry Lamb
(Additional Voice)
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After the death of his dad, Michael is powerless and angry. In a state of heartbreak, he confronts the difficult truths about his father’s legacy and the country that shaped him. At the funeral, unannounced and unprepared, Michael decides it is time to speak.
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