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Based on a True Story

Based on a True Story

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What really happened—and why did Hollywood change it? TBR Media presents: Based on a True Story. The show that breaks down the real events behind the script-to-screen adaptation. Inspired by true stories, from historical epics to ripped-from-the-headlines dramas, we separate fact from fiction and unpack what the adaptation gets right (and wrong).TBR Media True Crime
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  • Hamilton (2020) - Part II
    Feb 8 2026

    Back again for Part Two covering Hamilton on Based on a True Story with Wren and Cam on the Into The Burrow Podcast network.This episode covers Hamilton (2020). "Hamilton" is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and show tunes, "Hamilton" has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater--a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. Captured at the Richard Rodgers Theater on Broadway in June 2016, the film transports its audience into the world of the Broadway show in a uniquely intimate way.They talk spotlight moments, film and stage techniques, and fact vs. fiction. Enjoy this Tony-winning musical; you can stream the film on Disney+.Thank you for listening. Stay tuned for more episodes coming soon!Producers: Linda M. & Cam C.Executive Producers: Jason H., Wren P., & Jared C.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Hamilton (2020) - Part I
    Feb 8 2026

    On a brand new episode of Based on a True Story with Wren and Cam…This episode covers Hamilton (2020). "Hamilton" is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and show tunes, "Hamilton" has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater--a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. Captured at the Richard Rodgers Theater on Broadway in June 2016, the film transports its audience into the world of the Broadway show in a uniquely intimate way.They talk spotlight moments, film and stage techniques, and fact vs. fiction. Enjoy this Tony-winning musical; you can stream the film on Disney+.Thank you for listening. Sources: https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/25-facts-tony-awards-8511922/https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2020/09/26/alexander-hamilton-hurricane/ https://americansongwriter.com/alexander-hamilton-by-lin-manuel-miranda-behind-the-song/ https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/alexander-hamilton.htm#:~:text=His%20father%2C%20James%20Hamilton%2C%20abandoned,different%20than%20his%20early%20upbringing. https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-03-02-0444#:~:text=James%20Hamilton%2C%20H's%20older%20brother,the%20remainder%20of%20his%20life. https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/james-alexander-hamilton-1788-1878/#:~:text=Hamilton%20was%20nine%20years%20old,was%20killed%20in%20a%20duel. https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-marquis-de-lafayette https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/major-general-richard-montgomery https://www.britannica.com/event/Burr-Hamilton-duel https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/monmouth https://screenrant.com/hamilton-10-duel-commandments-real-explained/ https://www.britannica.com/video/221145/what-alexander-hamilton-got-wrong https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-en [https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/philip-john-schuyler-1733-1804/]Producers: Linda M. & Cam C.Executive Producers: Jason

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • The Good Nurse (2022)
    Feb 8 2026

    The Good Nurse is the story of Amy, a compassionate nurse and single mother struggling with a life-threatening heart condition, who is stretched to her physical and emotional limits by the hard and demanding night shifts at the ICU. But help arrives when Charlie, a thoughtful and empathetic fellow nurse, starts at her unit. While sharing long nights at the hospital, the two develop a strong and devoted friendship, and for the first time in years, Amy truly has faith in her and her young daughters' future. But after a series of mysterious patient deaths sets off an investigation that points to Charlie as the prime suspect, Amy is forced to risk her life and the safety of her children to uncover the truth.Wren and Cam talk about spotlight moments, cinematographic techniques, and fact vs. fiction. Enjoy this unthinkable true story with Oscar winning lead actors.

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    51 mins
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