Netflix World War II documentary brings Churchill back to life | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV [Video]

In the new four-part docuseries Churchill at War on Netflix, the former British PM looks as triumphant as he did while alive, thanks to the magic of the latest AI technology.

The documentary producer Imagine Entertainment brought Churchill to life by taking hundreds of speeches that had only been available on paper and giving them new life through a series of recordings.

They also colourised photos and videos of the Prime Minister, which creates a vibrancy to understanding Churchill during the time when the Prime Minister protected his country from Nazi Germany.

Justin Wilkes, president of Imagine, shared with The Ankler: “What we started to dabble with is could we essentially have Churchill narrate his own story?

“Could we actually put Churchill in the first person to take us through as the audience and get that insight as to what he was thinking every step of the way?”

Documentary filmmaking and unscripted content have emerged as key areas where …