BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 378) — Discover the historical accuracy behind the 2025 film "Nuremberg" which is adapted from Jack El-Hai's book "The Nazi and the Psychiatrist."
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Learn about the real Dr. Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) and his complex relationship with Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe) during the historic Nuremberg trials. What did the filmmakers get right and what did they change from the true story? Tune in to find out!
Also Mentioned
- Jack El-Hai Official Website
- Nuremberg (2025 Film)
- 22 Cells in Nuremberg by Douglas Kelley
- Howie Trieste's Book on Nuremberg Experiences
- Stars and Stripes Military Newspaper
Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:35 Movie Overview - Nuremberg and Main Characters
5:45 Historical Grade and Book Comparison
9:10 Goering's Capture by Allied Forces
14:20 Douglas Kelley's Role as Psychiatrist
18:55 Goering and Rudolf Hess Relationship
23:45 Goering's Narcissism and Motivations
29:00 Concentration Camp Films and Kelley's Turning Point
33:15 Reporter Character and Kelley's Departure
37:00 Howie Trieste's Story as German-Jewish Translator
41:45 Kelley Handing Over Research to Prosecutors
45:15 Goering's Cyanide Pill and Suicide
48:00 Final Lessons and Democracy Warnings
50:30 Behind-the-Scenes Film Production Story
52:15 Two Truths and a Lie Answer Reveal
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