Based on a True Story

This Week: Milk, Roman Empire, Walk the Line

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In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between January 8th and January 14th 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

  • Milk
  • Roman Empire
  • Walk the Line


    • Birthdays from This Week in History

    • Frost/Nixon | BOATS #4 or All the President's Men | BOATS #122
    • The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford | BOATS #166
    • Turn: Washington's Spies | BOATS #139


      Movies Released This Week in History

      The Sopranos | BOATS #286


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