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Podcast: Based on a True Story
Episode: Troy with Neil Laird
Description: BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 366) — Homer’s "The Iliad" tells the story of the Trojan War, a tale brought to the big screen in the 2004 film "Troy." But with an ancient epic as its foundation—and Hollywood’s creative liberties—how much of the story is real?Where to watch "Troy" nowIn this episode, Neil Laird peels back the layers of myth and fiction to uncover the truth.Neil is a multiple Emmy-nominated director and producer of historical films for networks including Discovery, BBC, PBS, and N...