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The Real Charlie Chaplin
The Real Charlie Chaplin
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THE REAL CHARLIE CHAPLIN

Directed by Peter Middleton, James Spinney
United States, 2021
Documentary

Synopsis

Combining unheard audio recordings, dramatic reconstructions and personal archives, The Real Charlie Chaplin traces Charlie Chaplin’s meteoric rise from the slums of Victorian London to the heights of Hollywood superstardom, before his scandalous fall from grace.

Synopsis

Combining unheard audio recordings, dramatic reconstructions and personal archives, The Real Charlie Chaplin traces Charlie Chaplin’s meteoric rise from the slums of Victorian London to the heights of Hollywood superstardom, before his scandalous fall from grace.

Our take

This riveting documentary portrait of Lambeth’s favourite son examines the life and art of a man who contained multitudes. Through vintage audio recordings and a wealth of illustrative clips, The Real Charlie Chaplin unveils one of the greatest icons—not just of cinema—but of the 20th century.