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Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 8

...an irresistibly watchable and ebullient celebration of five remarkable Hollywood studio directors...

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Critic Season 1 Jake Bolin
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Det är en gediget underbyggd, faktaspäckad berättelse om maktmedel och kontroll, som samtidigt serverar åskådaren Hollywoodhistoria i elegant förpackning och till äventyrs också tjänar som introduktion till ett knippe klassiska filmskapare.

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"Five Came Back" is a gripping documentary series that explores how Hollywood changed World War II and how World War II changed Hollywood. Through the interwoven experiences of five legendary filmmakers - John Ford, William Wyler, John Huston, Frank Capra, and George Stevens - this series takes us on a journey through the extraordinary stories of these directors who interrupted their careers to serve their country and bring the truth to the American people. With the help of 100 hours of archival footage, 40 documentaries, and 50 productions, this series is a testament to the power of film and its ability to shape our understanding of history. Narrated by Meryl Streep and featuring the voices of five modern cinematic masters - Steven Spielberg, Francis Ford Coppola, Guillermo Del Toro, Paul Greengrass, and Lawrence Kasdan - "Five Came Back" is a must-see for anyone interested in the intersection of film and history.

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