Based on a True Story

The Highwaymen with John Neal Phillips

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On this episode of Based on a True Story, we'll learn from the research consultant on The Highwaymen about the historical accuracy of the film. John Neal Phillips is a historian and author of Running With Bonnie and Clyde: The Fast Yen Years of Ralph Fults and editor of Blanche Barrow's memoir, My Life with Bonnie and Clyde.


Learn more about the true story with John's books

  • Running with Bonnie and Clyde: The Ten Fast Years of Ralph Fults: https://links.boatspodcast.com/178book
  • My Life with Bonnie and Clyde: https://links.boatspodcast.com/178mylife


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