10 Highlights

• Ray Burdis leads a more realistic take on the Kray twins, shedding light on their true violent nature in contrast to prior glamorization.
• The film 'Last Kings of London' aims to debunk the twin's myth as folk heroes, focusing on the gritty realities of 1960s London organized crime.
• • Incorporating systemic issues like police corruption helps contextualize the Kray's activities and their lasting public notoriety.
  • Key events such as the trials and arrests of the Krays are scrutinized, challenging the narratives typically associated with them.
  • The depiction contrasts the Krays' media portrayal with the brutality of their actions, insisting on a narrative closer to the truth.
  • The film examines the broader societal implications of criminal glamourization, questioning who benefits from such narratives.
  • Connections with current protest movements, though seemingly unrelated, mirror the far-right misrepresentations noted in the reference article.
  • The film contextualizes how misinformation fosters dangerous myths, akin to how the far-right seeks to co-opt genuine causes like farmers' protests.
  • Exploring how public sentiment and media narratives can distort reality, using the Krays' story to discuss broader societal influence.
  • A reminder that controlling narratives can force dangerous myths and distortions, echoing the shaping of modern political movements.