Darkest Hour
Nominated for six Oscars, winner of two, including best performance by an actor for Gary Oldman’s portrayal of Winston Churchill in the days when Churchill personified Britain’s war aims and gave voice to the spirit that carried Britain through the most perilous moment of its history.
By former UK cabinet minister David Owen, this recently released book examines the events of the same period with the benefit of cabinet documents chronicling the confidential debates over the choice of continuing alone in a war against the world’s most powerful military machine or negotiating terms for peace.
Where: University of Toronto Trinity College “Combination Room” | 8 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto
When: Thursday 19 April at 7:00 pm
Admission: Free
Note: Owen’s book is not yet on Canadian bookstore shelves but is available through various online sources, including https://tinyurl.com/y6twh8fc