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Hugh Laurie, J.K. Rowling, Gavin Scott

The bestselling stories of a boy wizard have left millions spellbound. Discovering the truth behind the fiction, British actor Hugh Laurie narrates this public television documentary (not authorized b...( read more  read more... )y J.K. Rowling) to provide historical and scientific context to the Harry Potter tales. Divided into six chapters, the 74-minute program offers footage of Rowling's childhood home and platform nine and three-quarters at King's Cross Station in London; notable discussions with authors Lindsey Fraser (Conversations with J.K. Rowling) and David Colbert (The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter); and clips of television interviews with Rowling. One chapter unearths some probable legends that may have stirred Rowling's imagination. Another guesses on a Scottish school that may have provided the inspiration for Hogwarts. Especially fun for Potter fans is a description of the now-famous Hogwarts' sport, Quidditch. In true documentary form, style outperforms sizzle, which more likely will appeal to older Potter fans, ages 12 and up. Beautifully filmed and scripted, here is an intriguing complement to the Harry Potter books and motion pictures. --Lynn Gibson

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Unrated, 48 min.

Directed by: Shaun Trevisick

Release Date: December 10, 2001

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DVD Release Date: May 28, 2002

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  • Collegekid
    January 6, 2007
    Collegekid
    good doc.
  • wrems
    November 21, 2009
    wrems
    H.P. movies are great, i want to see this doc though
  • ythelastman89
    November 19, 2009
    ythelastman89
    It's a sub-par documentary and goes over the same information that fans already know. It was a poor excuse to make money off the Harry Potter series and serves no purpose. It looks terrible and amatueristic, not worth anyone's time.
  • StacyMPerry
    August 9, 2009
    StacyMPerry
    I found i interesting
  • ashleyzen55
    July 25, 2009
    ashleyzen55
    it is my love......







    fabulous
  • abrilsantos2
    July 16, 2009
    abrilsantos2
    Very Interesting, i have the book, and it's great
  • sweetrebal91
    July 13, 2009
    sweetrebal91
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  • rajaizza86
    July 6, 2009
    rajaizza86
    Not easy to be a Harry Potter...
  • criocres
    June 29, 2009
    criocres
    hehehe, just like it
  • cthana161088
    June 2, 2009
    cthana161088
    Harry potter!!! Love !t!!!

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  • RavenclawStudent
    February 12, 2008
    RavenclawStudent
    its a documentary. i don't remember much of it tho.
  • xfilesnadia01
    October 26, 2007
    xfilesnadia01
    Hi!!
    I lov Hugh Laurie and The Movies of Harry,
    I havent seen that!!
    I hope see it soon..
  • AcDcXfAnX
    July 18, 2007
    AcDcXfAnX
    i want 2 c dis sooooooo badly. i luv harry potter
  • erinshoositah
    June 17, 2007
    erinshoositah
    I really would like to see this.....i am really into the harry potter world!!
  • notmenomore
    March 15, 2007
    notmenomore
    I want to see this movie. . . looks like it is pretty cool
  • bgirl31
    February 18, 2007
    bgirl31
    why wasn't this movie more comerical?
  • Eyeka
    September 13, 2006
    Eyeka
    dont know what it is but its got daniel radcliffe in it
  • lauriesaalman
    June 11, 2006
    lauriesaalman
    I would really like to see this movie. Is it like a real movie or a documentory?
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