‘The things that connect us are fraying’: James Graham short film explores what it means to be English

What does it mean to be English? Ian McKellen and award-winning playwright James Graham explore that question in a new short film, Love Letter to England, released as England enters the World Cup knockout stages. According to The Guardian, the film celebrates what English people have in common, drawing on contributions to the National Conversation — a UK-wide initiative exploring community and social cohesion. As the film suggests, the things that connect us are fraying.

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