1917: History vs. Hollywood Episode

Posted by Debbie Lang | October 15, 2019

This is the companion episode to our 1917: History vs. Hollywood article. In this episode, we explore the real-life tale that inspired director Sam Mendes' idea for the movie. Though the plot is mostly fiction, its origins can be traced back to stories that Sam Mendes' grandfather, Alfred Mendes, recounted to him when he was a boy. Related Article: 1917: History vs. Hollywood