Based on a True Story

This Week: Letters from Iwo Jima, Malcolm X, Flags of Our Fathers

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In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between February 19th and February 25th as they're shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for a movie that first premiered this week in history.


Events from This Week in History

  • Letters from Iwo Jima
  • Malcolm X | BOATS #128
  • Flags of Our Fathers


    • Birthdays from This Week in History

    • Copernicus
    • The Alamo | BOATS #172
    • Turn: Washington's Spies | BOATS #139


      Movies Released This Week in History

      • Bitter Harvest and Behind the True Story of Bitter Harvest
      • ...or maybe Cocaine Bear :)


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