Simon Schama's History of Now(2022)

Simon Schama's History of Now is a documentary series where the renowned historian examines the transformative events of his own lifetime. Born in 1945 on the night Dresden was bombed, Schama grew up in a generation committed to rebuilding from war's devastation. Rather than observing from the sidelines, he has witnessed pivotal moments firsthand. The series explores how artists and writers became champions of truth and democracy, often sacrificing greatly for their convictions. Schama draws on his unique vantage point to reveal personal connections to the cultural and political struggles that shaped the modern world, blending memoir with historical analysis in his most intimate project yet.