01 - How BOATS is LION (2016)? With Katie Elsaesser Artwork

How BOATS is it? Dissecting movies based on a true story.

Not about boats. Dissecting movies Based on a true story. If you're like me, every time you watch a movie that's Based On A True Story (B.O.A.T.S.) you forever wonder just how closely the adaptation followed the original story. Well, let's find out! I'll do the reading and have my smart and funny friends on to discuss these films and see how true to life the Hollywood versions are. Come on in!

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How BOATS is it? Dissecting movies based on a true story.

01 - How BOATS is LION (2016)? With Katie Elsaesser

April 10, 2020 • Rob

How Based On A True Story is Lion?

Rob and Katie look into the film LION (2016) and how it lines up with the true story it's based on. Based on the book A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley, Lion tells the incredible true story of Saroo's life as a 5 year old boy lost and alone on the streets of India and his 25 year journey trying to find his home.

Where to watch Lion: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/lion

A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley: https://bookshop.org/a/4479/9780425276198

Further Reading / Listening:

No Filter Podcast Interview with Sue Brierley:
https://overcast.fm/+EoUJ-qdQA
https://www.mamamia.com.au/mantosh-brierley-lion/

Interview with Sue Brierley during press for the movie release:
https://www.thedailybeast.com/behind-lion-saroo-and-sue-brierley-on-bringing-their-unbelievable-true-story-to-the-screen