My Grandparents' War (2019)

In this compelling four-part documentary, prominent Hollywood stars delve into their grandparents' experiences during World War II, uncovering personal histories that shaped their families. Helena Bonham Carter, Mark Rylance, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Carey Mulligan embark on poignant journeys to significant sites, including the beaches of Dunkirk and Asian POW camps. Each episode reveals the profound impact of the war on their loved ones, as the actors confront lingering questions about the emotional and physical scars left behind. They explore the pivotal choices their grandparents had to make in a tumultuous era that altered lives and history.