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Based on a True Story

We"ve all seen movies that claim to be "based on a true story", but have you ever wondered how accurate they are? That"s what we"ll find out as we compare Hollywood with history.

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34:19

Dunkirk

Based on a True Story ·

2017/07/10

Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk comes out on July 21st, but before it does let's take a moment to learn the true story so you can judge the film's historical accuracy for yourself when you go see it in theaters. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/993768b7-2097-4684-a358-90b9fd550c25 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/61 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the

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48:54

The Patriot

Based on a True Story ·

2017/07/03

July 4th is America's birthday, and this week we'll honor that as we compare history with Mel Gibson's epic Hollywood blockbuster, The Patriot. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/eb8797a1-b13e-4759-b3cd-abed34977bc2 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/60 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the show: https://links.boatspodcast.com/support Leave a voicemail:

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60:46

Tombstone

Based on a True Story ·

2017/06/26

Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday have earned quite a reputation thanks to numerous Hollywood incarnations over the years. Arguably one of the most popular was with Tombstone. Let's find out how historically accurate Tombstone was. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/8fa2442a-8d06-45ae-a1e0-3e68e350aff1 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/59 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by

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51:24

Schindler's List

Based on a True Story ·

2017/06/19

It was one of the darkest hours in the world and amidst the horrors, Oskar Schindler managed to help save many lives from certain death. This week we'll find out how much of it was actually true as we compare history with Schindler's List. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/df3ba277-92d1-4791-9847-4e9857ef2ec9 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/58 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove

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39:18

Behind the True Story of Bitter Harvest

Based on a True Story ·

2017/06/12

In a first for Based on a True Story, we'll get an exclusive peek behind the true story of Bitter Harvest from the film's writer, Richard Bachynsky-Hoover. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/0417e6ce-a243-4930-9a39-ad898a5093cc Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/57 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the show: https://links.boatspodcast.com/support Leave a

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55:41

The Experiment

Based on a True Story ·

2017/06/05

Adrien Brody and Forest Whitaker put on a great performance in The Experiment in a story that's based on what most consider the most controversial psychology experiment in modern history. Was it proof that evil conquers good? Or was it just an example of a single experiment gone wrong? You decide... Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/b24e2e47-e321-4024-93a9-01c8af00dc26 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/56 Support our

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45:46

A League of Their Own

Based on a True Story ·

2017/05/29

May 30th, 1943 was opening day for a new league. Did women really replace the men in baseball during World War II? This week on the podcast we'll learn more about the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League as we compare history with A League of Their Own. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/135c0c75-6243-405a-acfc-c858acc7d2ed Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/55 Support our sponsors:

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42:47

Men of Honor

Based on a True Story ·

2017/05/22

Carl Brashear was the first to do many things. This week we'll compare history with Cuba Gooding Jr and Robert DeNiro's film Men of Honor. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/dee1dcfa-c59a-446d-8d26-960b92d0bae9 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/54 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the show: https://links.boatspodcast.com/support Leave a voicemail:

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40:20

Cadillac Records

Based on a True Story ·

2017/05/15

In a special listener request, we'll cover Cadillac Records and learn the true story behind the history of blues in Chicago. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/d18199ee-7bb1-433e-bd9f-33249b6193c2 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/53 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the show: https://links.boatspodcast.com/support Leave a voicemail:

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40:08

The Untouchables

Based on a True Story ·

2017/05/08

Special guest Cody Wheat from the Shots of History podcast joins me this week as we compare history with The Untouchables. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/84aa0858-513b-4f90-b071-80376b07bf9b Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/52 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the show: https://links.boatspodcast.com/support Leave a voicemail:

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32:31

Citizen Kane

Based on a True Story ·

2017/05/01

Today, Citizen Kane is considered by many to be one of the greatest films of all time. However, when the movie Citizen Kane was released, the man who's life inspired the film was outraged. He tried his best to keep the movie from seeing the light of day. What would spark such outrage? Let's compare history with Citizen Kane. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/e642ea3d-97d3-44f6-a35a-a8f56fd4d034 Find the transcript and full show

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25:24

Mulan

Based on a True Story ·

2017/04/24

No one expects Disney's Mulan to be very historically accurate, but let's take a few moments to learn more about the real story behind the movie. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/ecdb6fd5-5429-4393-afd0-cbc4fd524585 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/50 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the show: https://links.boatspodcast.com/support Leave a voicemail:

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42:36

Lawrence of Arabia

Based on a True Story ·

2017/04/17

Very few classic films from Hollywood have shaped how people in the U.S. see the Middle East more than Lawrence of Arabia...but is the movie historically accurate? Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/8ff12db9-32e7-423d-8804-acd406a86b28 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/49 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the show: https://links.boatspodcast.com/support Leave

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55:11

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

Based on a True Story ·

2017/04/10

It was the single worst sea disaster in the U.S. Navy, and it was covered up by the U.S. government at the end of World War II. Learn the true story behind USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/652e38ef-3762-4108-8e09-2111032463d0 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/48 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the

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46:35

Newsies

Based on a True Story ·

2017/04/03

Newsies tells the story of the little guys (quite literally, the young newsboys) against "the man". In this case, "the man" being newspaper barons Joseph Pulitzer and William Hearst. As fun as the movie may be, is it historically accurate? Let's find out! Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/cd210b21-cb85-4cd3-b27e-25b63d70d1cb Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/47 Support our sponsors:

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53:13

The Fellowship of the Ring

Based on a True Story ·

2017/04/01

You know the story. Frodo and his band of companions start the journey to take the One Ring to Mordor. But is the story we saw on the big screen true to the story? Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/2a09d256-1db2-47dd-9bb6-9231edaf6f0b Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/46 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the show: https://links.boatspodcast.com/support Leave

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53:38

Braveheart

Based on a True Story ·

2017/03/27

William Wallace is still considered to be an incredibly important person in Scottish history. But is Mel Gibson's version accurate to the real William in history? Let's find out! Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/2c4d6dc2-6f75-491d-bdcc-78127c2ee7a8 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/45 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the

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38:25

The Men Who Stare at Goats

Based on a True Story ·

2017/03/20

Who doesn't love a good conspiracy theory? We've got a doozy this week as we compare history with The Men Who Stare at Goats. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/c938241a-29c9-4f9a-9dd3-94d13cbf0142 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/44 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the show: https://links.boatspodcast.com/support Leave a voicemail:

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56:17

Walt Before Mickey

Based on a True Story ·

2017/03/13

Are you a Disney fan? Then you'll love this deep dive into the remarkable early life of Walt Disney as we compare history with the movie Walt Before Mickey. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/ad0c1774-4c44-4ce7-bb8e-fd1f48e2b600 Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/43 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the show: https://links.boatspodcast.com/support Leave a

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48:21

Everest

Based on a True Story ·

2017/03/06

There's outdoor sports, then there's extreme outdoors activities. In this week's episode we'll compare history with Hollywood's version of Everest. Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/ef3413ba-7f1e-4df8-92e8-467c1430074a Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/42 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the show: https://links.boatspodcast.com/support Leave a voicemail:

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