Nuremberg with Jack El-Hai

About this episode

The episode explores the historical accuracy of the film 'Nuremberg' and its adaptation from Jack El-Hai's book.

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." Get Jack's Book: The Nazi and the Psychiatrist 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…

People in this episode

Host: Dan LeFebvre

Guest: Jack El-Hai

Topics covered

• Nuremberg trials
• historical accuracy
• film adaptation
• psychology
• World War II
• biography

Keywords

• Nuremberg
• Jack El-Hai
• Douglas Kelley
• Hermann Göring
• historical accuracy
• film adaptation
• psychology
• World War II

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stars and Stripes Military Newspaper

Books & works: The Nazi and the Psychiatrist, Nuremberg, 22 Cells in Nuremberg

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