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**History in Film**

Travel, exercise, & movies

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A067: Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) Sep 22, 2026

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Probably more inspired by than based on Adrian Cronauer’s time in Saigon during the Vietnam War.

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El Cid (1961) Sep 08, 2026

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The legendary version of the historical El Cid from 11th century Spain.

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The Nightingale (2018) Aug 25, 2026

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A brutal tale of revenge set in early 19th century Tasmania.

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Papillon (1973) Aug 11, 2026

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The not-so-true story about a French criminal and his repeated escape attempts from the penal system in French Guiana.

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The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025) Jul 28, 2026

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A docudrama featuring actual audio from a 6-year-old girl’s distress call. Our main characters are the dispatch center workers trying to send help her way.

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Rob Roy (1995) Jul 14, 2026

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A largely fictionalized account of Scottish folk hero Robert Roy McGregor.

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W033b: Benedetta (2021) Jun 30, 2026

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You’d never guess that this film is based on actual events, but it is. Based on the non-fiction book Immodest Acts: The Life of a Lesbian Nun in Renaissance Italy.

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