The personal history of David Copperfield re-imagines Charles Dickens' classic ode to grit and perseverance through the comedic lens of its filmmakers -- giving the Dickensian tale new life for a cosmopolitan age with a diverse ensemble of all-star British actors. Armando Iannucci and Simon Blackwell lend their wry, yet heart-filled storytelling style to revisiting Dickens' iconic hero on his quirky journey from impoverished orphan to burgeoning writer in Victorian England.