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London 1948: The Austerity Olympics

2024 · 65 min Documentary

How the 1948 Olympic Games came into being, as the world struggled to cope in the aftermath of the Second World War, and the Games were held for the first time in 12 years. With Britain in the midst of widespread poverty and rationing, hosting the event seemed unlikely, but existing venues were renovated despite a low budget and little time to play with, and the British people pulled together to make the Games a success.

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Year 2024
Country United Kingdom
Genre Documentary
Director Nick Clarke Powell
Runtime 65 min.

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London 1948: The Austerity Olympics is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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Released in 2024, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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