This is an on-going series, and I've watched it from time to time. Some of
their information comes from eye-witnesses, such as Pearl Harbor survivors,
when the movie Pearl Harbor came out.  They present an excellent view, and
back it up with some excellent references.  I'll watch out for a repeat
about Master and Commander... after I've seen the movie.

As an aside... Scotland even erected a statue of Mel Gibson as William
Wallace after Braveheart came out, so not everyone takes exception to
Hollywood-written history.

Pam Asbury-Smith
SRI Tucson


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From: "Neal Hitch" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 8:09 AM
Subject: Re: Post Office Stones


The History Channel has been showing an episode of "History vs. Hollywood"
exactly about this. Here is their byline:

About Master and Commander: Where does the real story end and the fictitious
one begin? HISTORY VS. HOLLYWOOD reveals the fine line between fact and
fiction in some of Hollywood's most recent films based on true events.
This 1 hour special presentation of HISTORY VS. HOLLYWOOD, hosted by Josh
Binswanger, examines the historical accuracy behind current films based on
real events and reveals why Hollywood often takes dramatic license to tell
the story.


Neal Hitch
Ohio Historical Society


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        From:   Pam Asbury-Smith [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
        Sent:   Monday, November 24, 2003 11:59 AM
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        Subject:        Re: Post Office Stones

        I'm seeing the film on Thanksgiving, but I won't be watching it for
historical value.  ;]

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                From: Ron May <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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                Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 12:27 AM
                Subject: Re: Post Office Stones

                Has anyone seen "Master and Commander" and critiqued it for
historical inaccuracies? I am sure someone out there can pick it apart. Have
at it, I am waiting for the comments to flow. The ship they used in the
movie is tied up in San Diego Bay and will be open for visits in 2 weeks.

                Ron May
                Legacy 106, Inc.