Politicians

Key Stage 1 and 2: History, Government and Politics, Public Service; Significant People from the C20th: Films on key political men such as Hitler, Stalin, Ernest Bevin, Luther King. Films are a good source of past information for students and for highlighting the effects of different government and party systems. Discuss the nature of a dictatorship. What is the purpose of democracy? What are the cons of a one-party government system? What is the role of a political leader?

America - Luther King Killed (1968)

Library compilation story showing Martin Luther King, including "I have a dream ..." speech.

Churchill The Man Reel 1 (1950)

Biopic tracing the life of Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

Men Of Our Time - Franklin D. Roosevelt Reel 1 & 2 (1920)

Biopic of the American President - lots of good footage.

Queen In USA (1957)

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip visit USA and meet President Eisenhower.

Hitler

Good close up shot of Adolf Hitler as he makes a speech.

Hitler Ranting Speech

Adolf Hitler makes a speech at Essen - good ranting Fuhrer footage.

Stalin Dead (1953)

Library material shown to illustrate the death of Joseph Stalin.

Ernest Bevin (1900)

Biopic tracing the life and achievements of Ernest Bevin.