Captain Phillips with Brian Beckcom

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Based on a True Story

Dan LeFebvre

382 episodes

3 weeks ago

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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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.

History

TV & Film,

Film History

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Captain Phillips with Brian Beckcom

Based on a True Story

1 hour 47 seconds

3 weeks ago

Captain Phillips with Brian Beckcom

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 380) — Today we dive into the 2013 film Captain Phillips directed by Paul Greengrass and starring Tom Hanks—and discover how much of Hollywood's version actually matches the true story of the Maersk Alabama hijacking. Trial attorney Brian Beckcom, who represented the crew of the container ship after the Somali pirate attack, shares accounts of what really happened during this dramatic rescue operation and reveals the major inaccuracies that made it to the screen. Lessons from Leaders with Brian Beckcom Find where to watch the movie Chapters 0:00 Intro 3:38 Today's Movie: Captain Phillips 5:19 The True Context of Somali Piracy 12:17 Why Captain Phillips Made His Fateful Decision 15:46 Security Protocols vs. Hollywood Drama 19:42 The First Pirate Attack 24:43 Pirates Board the Maersk Alabama 30:18 The Crew's True Heroism in the Engine Room 34:29 Captain Phillips' Role in the Crisis 40:35 The Navy Enters the Picture 43:22 The Truth Behind the Rescue Operation 49:47 Captain Phillips' Escape Attempt (Fact vs. Fiction) 54:51 The Final Navy Seal Operation 57:31 About Brian Beckcom's Podcast 59:03 Two Truths and a Lie Answer Support my workSupport my sponsorsBecome a BOATS Producer (name in credits + ad-free episodes)Join the BOATS DiscordGet the BOATS email newsletterEmail me: dan@basedonatruestorypodcast.comGet my video podcasting class Note: If your podcast app doesn't support clickable links, copy/paste this in your browser to find all the links: https://links.boatspodcast.com/380 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.