National Theatre Live: Rockets and Blue Lights (2021)
• October 6th, 2021 • 2h 2min
Drama
Overview
On the set of a new film about Victorian artist JMW Turner, young actress Lou is haunted by an unresolved history. Meanwhile, in 1840 Londoners Lucy and Thomas try to come to terms with the meaning of freedom. Moving between London past and present, we embark on a powerfully personal voyage through time.
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