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Through actual citizen diaries and film, with reenactments and Lucy's archive visits, this documentary forces a close look at what the Blitz was really like. I cried.

I never knew about the social program, intended to boost morale, that invited citizens to document their experiences. What a treasure.

I was especially intrigued by Lucy's use of newspaper and newsreel reports to show not just reality but post-production editing for propaganda purposes.

Enlightening does not begin to do this feature justice. As a retired teacher, I certainly hope this film is used in history classes, as students will also be surprised to see what we actually means.