Scouting for Boys

Scouting for Boys

2007 en 60 minutes

Rating: 0

Plot

Lord Baden-Powell's 1908 handbook Scouting for Boys is one of the most influential and best-selling books of all time. In the 20th century, only the Bible, the Koran and the Thoughts of Chairman Mao sold more. But they had fewer jokes, no pictures and were useless at important stuff like tying knots. In this entertaining and affectionate film, Ian Hislop uncovers the story behind the book which kick-started the Scout Movement - a work which is very eccentric, very Edwardian and very English. Hislop discovers that the book is also very radical and addresses a variety of modern issues, such as citizenship, disaffected youth and social responsibility. He explores the maverick brilliance of Baden-Powell, a national celebrity after his heroism in the Boer War, and considers the book's candid focus on health and well-being.

Trailer

Trailer's not available.

Cast

Ian Hislop

Ian Hislop

Himself (Presenter)

John Rowe

John Rowe

Baden-Powell (voice)

Similar Movies

The Rise of the Synths

The Rise of the Synths

en

November 15, 2019

Rainier the Mountain

Rainier the Mountain

en

January 1, 1999

Goya

Goya

it

October 1, 1950

Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci

it

November 20, 1952

Five Came Back

Five Came Back

en

March 31, 2017

Un instante en la vida ajena

Un instante en la vida ajena

es

September 12, 2003

Orson Welles y Goya

Orson Welles y Goya

es

May 14, 2008

Los 5 Faust de F. W. Murnau

Los 5 Faust de F. W. Murnau

es

November 26, 2002

Dame veneno

Dame veneno

es

December 15, 2007

Two Headed Cow

Two Headed Cow

en

April 8, 2006

Sexo en el plató

Sexo en el plató

es

April 9, 2007

Històries de Bruguera

Històries de Bruguera

es

April 20, 2012