Central Lawrence Lecture Series | Lawrence and the Seven Pillars in Animation

Join us for a fascinating lecture exploring how T. E. Lawrence guarded his wartime writings from Hollywood during animation's golden age. As animated films gained popularity throughout the 1930s, Lawrence fought to keep his personal memoirs off the silver screen. Author Charles Grosvenor shares the intriguing story behind this creative battle and what it reveals about both Lawrence and the era's film industry. This lecture suits anyone curious about WWI history, cinema history, or the intersection of literature and entertainment. It's presented as part of the Central Lawrence Lecture Series at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, offering an engaging look at a lesser-known chapter in cultural and military history. Families with older children and teens interested in these topics will find it thought-provoking.