"Hope & Glory"

So we just finished our first movie in "Film as Literature", its called "Hope and Glory" and was made in 1987. It takes place in London in the beginning of WWII, from the perspective of an 8 year old boy. His father goes off to war, but the family deals with with more of the war than the dad because London is contently being air raided. The film shows the significant influence that parents have upon their children and how if they are not role models then their children will find influences elsewhere (and they may not be positive influences). It's one of those movies that I liked because it made me think, but I didn't absolutely LOVE it. It was interesting being able to view WWII from the perspective of children. Add it to your Netflix :)