Does anyone like movies based on true events?

[Debp]

I have watched this movie probably a dozen times. A very good movie about persecution in China.

I've seen China Cry at least twice. Yes, good story. Saw Nora Lam interviewed on TBN years ago.

Watched another movie based on true events called Terrorist Next Door. About the terrorist who planned to explode a bomb at LAX during the turn of the Millennium. He operated out of a sleeper cell in Montreal, Canada. Authorities had them under surveillance.

It's free on Tubi...app or website.

 

[Debp]

Halfway through The Climbers about the Chinese team that climbs Mount Everest, the North face. It's good and well made.

Available for free on Tubi app or website.

 

[Debp]

Watched A Wing and a Prayer...true story of a pilot dying and a man has to fly the small plane. The event happened on Easter 2009.

Dennis Quaid stars.... he's a Christian.
Available on Tubi free app or website.

 

[Debp]

Watched Escape from Mogadishu. When civil unrest breaks out between rebels and government forces, foreign diplomats have to run for their lives. Lots of action.

Free on Tubi app or website.

 

[Debp]

Alone in Berlin. Available on Tubi app or website.

A couple leaves cards in public places denouncing Hitler's regime after their son dies in the war. Detectives work to find the person responsible.

 

[Debp]

I'm watching The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis.

It's very good...as most of you know, he was formerly an atheist. I think his mother dying and his father's very harsh ways with him and his brother as children probably caused that.

I'll finish watching it tomorrow. It's free on Tubi app or website. Well acted and nice scenery of England.

 

[Rita]

Watched ‘ The Butler ‘ on Sunday- so sad what happened to so many because of the colour of their skin and how they had to fight to get equal rights. It’s a film from 2013 , but I had not seen it before. Follows the life of Cecil Gaines who eventually became a butler at the White House.

 

[Josho]

Movie - “Hacksaw Ridge”.

Based on the true story of “Desmond Doss”, who joined the Army, (WWII), but refused to carry a rifle. (Religious). Is an outcast by his fellow soldiers and commanding officers. Attempted to be booted out of Service and court marshaled…
He ends up single handedly rescuing and estimated 75 soldiers left for dead on a high ridge in Japan. Begins with a bit of back story of his youth, Parents and brother, rescuing a man inured and meeting his future wife.

Oh that is such a good movie, I highly recommend.

 

[Josho]

I liked two Tom Hanks films based on true stories - Captain Phillips and Sully

Have not seen either, but I remember that plane landing on the Hudson River, NY and everyone getting out alive, that really was a miracle.

 

[Pearl]

Have not seen either, but I remember that plane landing on the Hudson River, NY and everyone getting out alive, that really was a miracle.

It's a good film. He saved them all but they tried to blame him for the crash.