IV - The King's Speech

Thursday, January 17, 2011 @ Beth Kotis'

1. Writer/Director - Gail

2. Actor/Character – Bertie - Colin Firth - Alke

3. Actor/Character – Liz - Helena Bonham Carter - Michelle

4. Actor/Character – Lionel - Geoffrey Rush - Barbara

5. Other actors /characters –George V, Edward VIII, Queen Mary, Wally Simpson, family Logue etc - Nancy

6. Other actors/characters - Children - Elizabeth, Margaret, Archbishop, Churchill, Baldwin etc - Michelle

7. World war II – role /relevance in the film - Beth Kotis

8. Genre/ Music/Cinematography - Ros

9. Importance of public speaking in public office – great orators in history, media - Teresa

10. Issues, biases, pressures and history of stutters in society - Laurie

11. Pressures of public life – media, family, firm etc - Alex

12. The relationship between the client and speech coach ie Barriers of class, rank and power to make an effective human connection in history/media - Beth Dull

13. The historical (and current) dysfunctions of the British Royal Family - Denise

Relevance the Royalty in today's world!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMqBl-K2Z1s