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Speeches That Shook the World (2013)
Cast: Simon Armitage, Tony Blair, George W. Bush, Winston Churchill
Runtime60 min
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Speech-making is the art of persuasion. Well-honed rhetoric appeals not just to the mind, but to the heart and, deeper down, in the guts. Examining the speeches that provoked radical change, surprised pundits or shocked listeners, poet Simon Armitage dissects what makes a perfect speech. Simon gets the inside story behind some of the famous speeches of the modern age, talking to Tony Blair's speechwriter, to Earl Spencer on his controversial address at his sister's funeral and the woman who challenged the rioters in Hackney. We hear how Peter Tatchell confronted the BNP, Paul Boateng on how Enoch Powell's divisive speech personally affected him as a child, and Colonel Tim Collins, whose charge was to motivate his troops on the eve of the Iraq war. Simon discusses the nuts and bolts of speech writing with Vincent Franklin, aka the blue-sky thinking guru Stuart Pearson from The Thick of It, and gets tips on powerful delivery from actor Charles Dance.
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Speeches That Shook the World is a 2013 historical documentary that examines famous speeches throughout history and their impacts. The film features insights from speech experts and political figures on what makes a speech impactful. While critical reception is not widely available, the documentary appears to offer an informative look at the art of speech-making and its role in shaping events.
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Speeches That Shook the World from 2013 offers a fascinating, in-depth look at the power and influence of rhetoric, with renowned poet Simon Armitage providing expert analysis and insight into some of the most iconic speeches in modern history. Featuring interviews with notable figures like Tony Blair and George W. Bush, this documentary provides a unique perspective on how carefully crafted words can provoke radical change and shape the course of events.