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Harry Potter: A History Of Magic

Documentary
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2017-10-28
59m
English
Released
BBC Studios Documentary Unit

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A thrilling journey through legends, belief and folklore, this film goes behind the scenes with the British Library as they search to tell that story through objects in their collection, in an ambitious new exhibition: Harry Potter: A History Of Magic. J.K. Rowling, who is lending unseen manuscripts, drawings and drafts from her private archives (which will sit alongside treasures from the British Library, as well as original drafts and drawings from Jim Kay) talks about some of the personal items she has lent to the exhibition and gives new insight into her writing, looking at some of the objects from the exhibition that have fired her imagination.

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About Harry Potter: A History Of Magic

A thrilling journey through legends, belief and folklore, this film goes behind the scenes with the British Library as they search to tell that story through objects in their collection, in an ambitious new exhibition: Harry Potter: A History Of Magic. J.K. Rowling, who is lending unseen manuscripts, drawings and drafts from her private archives (which will sit alongside treasures from the British Library, as well as original drafts and drawings from Jim Kay) talks about some of the personal items she has lent to the exhibition and gives new insight into her writing, looking at some of the objects from the exhibition that have fired her imagination. Running 59 minutes.

Harry Potter: A History Of Magic Cast and Characters

The cast features Imelda Staunton (as Narrator), J.K. Rowling (as Herself), David Thewlis (as Himself), Warwick Davis (as Himself), and Evanna Lynch (as Herself). Their performances are a major reason Harry Potter: A History Of Magic has built such a passionate audience.

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Harry Potter: A History Of Magic runs for 59 minutes (about 1 hour).

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Harry Potter: A History Of Magic holds a 7.3/10 rating based on 95 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of Harry Potter: A History Of Magic?

The main cast includes Imelda Staunton, J.K. Rowling, David Thewlis, and Warwick Davis, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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Harry Potter: A History Of Magic was released in 2017.

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What is Harry Potter: A History Of Magic about?

Harry Potter: A History Of Magic is a Documentary English-language film. A thrilling journey through legends, belief and folklore, this film goes behind the scenes with the British Library as they search to tell that story through objects in their collection, in an ambitious new exhibition: Harry Potter: A History Of Magic. J.K. Rowling, who is lending unseen manuscripts, drawings and drafts from her private archives (which will sit alongside treasures from the British Library, as well as original drafts and drawings from Jim Kay) talks about some of the personal items she has lent to the exhibition and gives new insight into her writing, looking at some of the objects from the exhibition that have fired her imagination.

When was Harry Potter: A History Of Magic released?

Harry Potter: A History Of Magic was released on October 28, 2017. It has a runtime of 59m. The film was produced by BBC Studios Documentary Unit.

Who stars in Harry Potter: A History Of Magic?

Harry Potter: A History Of Magic stars Imelda Staunton, J.K. Rowling, David Thewlis and Warwick Davis. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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