In this episode, your hosts explore a film whose origins are perhaps more interesting than the plot. Julia (1977) debuted decidedly one of the most prolific actresses of our age: Meryl Streep. Starring Jane Fonda and Vanessa Redgraves, this part slice of life, part forbidden love story, part WW2 spy thriller, is a fascinating film to unpack in its own right. Intriguingly, the memoir upon which it is based and the author who penned the story hold controversies equally full of drama.