Blitz Review | Surviving Bombs & Blackness During the Battle of Britain
In the film Blitz, acclaimed director Steve McQueen delves into the gruesome aftermath of war, rampant racial prejudice within society, and the harrowing journey to find a missing child, set against the backdrop of Britain during its most turbulent times in World War II. This film is set in 1940 London as Nazi Germany unleashes its “blitzkrieg,” bombing the country with a merciless and indiscriminate air campaign. The narrative offers a comprehensive perspective on the struggle for survival, while focusing on an underrepresented topic in cinema – the experiences of black and biracial individuals during wartime Europe. McQueen brings authenticity to their stories by portraying them with stark realism.