Mr Smith Wakes Up 1937

Overview

A heavily staged film which seen an African visitor's 'false naïve' yet penetrating questions which reveal the devastating impact of wealth inequality and class in 1930s Britain. Exposing the fragile foundations of Britain's imperial and domestic policies. Complacent and negligent attitudes towards unemployment, housing and healthcare are exposed in this film which, despite a heavy-handed approach to race and gender roles, offers a host of ever-relevant observations on the relationship between m