As the entertainment industry evolves and adapts to the 21st century, it still finds subtle ways to remind people of historical events and their importance. An example of this are films made about events that happened or that follow the lives of important social figures. A "period piece" is a work of art set in an earlier time period and can come in many forms, including films. The King's Speech, in particular, describes the life of King George VI of England (formerly known as Albert, Duke of York*). Films of this type sometimes receive criticism for not accurately portraying certain characters or events. The King's Speech, however, is primarily* an accurate portrayal of the life of King George VI and the story of how he overcame his speech impediment. The King's Speech, published in 2010, focuses on George VI's sudden accession to the throne after his abdication. Crisis” involving his brother David (who later became King Edward VIII), as well as speech therapist Lionel Logue, who helped George VI overcome the stutter he had had since he was a boy.** Some of the film's key scenes* include: conversation between Albert and David about the "abdication crisis", various exercises showing the unusual exercises that Mr. Logue puts Albert through to help him control his stutter, and Albert's final speech in the film, in which he addresses the country shortly after Neville Chamberlain declared war on Germany. In the period immediately preceding and during the reign of George VI, the United Kingdom* was in the midst of a mass communications revolution. For the first time, people could listen to the monarchs' broadcast via wireless sets. However, technology at the time was not advanced enough to allow Geo...... middle of paper......s Anger with Edward over Abdication." The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group, 21 October 2001. Web . 10 June 2014. Roberts, Andrew. “How the King Found His Voice.” Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford University Press, 2004. Web. 11 June 2014.. "Lionel Logue 'never sworn before King George VI.'" BBC News. BBC, 27 January 2011. Web. 08 June 2014..