Nuremberg with Jack El-Hai

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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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Nuremberg with Jack El-Hai

Based on a True Story

52 minutes 29 seconds

1 month ago

Nuremberg with Jack El-Hai

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 378) — Discover the historical accuracy behind the 2025 film "Nuremberg" which is adapted from Jack El-Hai's book "The Nazi and the Psychiatrist." Get Jack's Book: The Nazi and the Psychiatrist Learn about the real Dr. Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) and his complex relationship with Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe) during the historic Nuremberg trials. What did the filmmakers get right and what did they change from the true story? Tune in to find out! Also MentionedJack El-Hai Official WebsiteNuremberg (2025 Film)22 Cells in Nuremberg by Douglas KelleyHowie Trieste's Book on Nuremberg ExperiencesStars and Stripes Military Newspaper Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:35 Movie Overview - Nuremberg and Main Characters 5:45 Historical Grade and Book Comparison 9:10 Goering's Capture by Allied Forces 14:20 Douglas Kelley's Role as Psychiatrist 18:55 Goering and Rudolf Hess Relationship 23:45 Goering's Narcissism and Motivations 29:00 Concentration Camp Films and Kelley's Turning Point 33:15 Reporter Character and Kelley's Departure 37:00 Howie Trieste's Story as German-Jewish Translator 41:45 Kelley Handing Over Research to Prosecutors 45:15 Goering's Cyanide Pill and Suicide 48:00 Final Lessons and Democracy Warnings 50:30 Behind-the-Scenes Film Production Story 52:15 Two Truths and a Lie Answer Reveal 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.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.