S21 Special Screening: World on Fire

Hopscotching across England, Germany, Poland, and France, World on Fire is an adrenalized, emotionally gripping drama that follows the intertwining fates of ordinary people pushed into the extraordinary circumstances of a war they could never hope to stop. Dabbling in secret marriages, shamed pregnancies and forbidden love affairs in between the occasional battle sequence, World on Fire offers a more intimate exploration of wartime life than is typically portrayed in World War II dramas. Simultaneously fast-paced and complex thanks to its sprawling cast and subplots, this series keeps the focus firmly on the other cost of war: the end of regular life, normal worries, and everyday cares, possibly forever. After a three-year hiatus, the second season of World on Fire is now available for streaming. Catch up on the first season and join us for this special screening of the first episode of the second season.

Purpose: Watch the second season opening episode of World on Fire and discuss the show

Facilitator: Anne Stavely (Guest Presenter – WGCU Public Media)