The Real Story of 'The Boys in the Boat': From Underdogs to Olympic Heroes.

"The Boys in the Boat" is an inspiring true story about a crew team during the Great Depression. Despite their lack of experience, nine University of Washington students joined the junior varsity crew team and overcame physical weaknesses to compete against skilled teams from wealthy colleges. They eventually made it to the 1936 Olympics in Nazi-occupied Germany, where they united Americans behind them as they faced off against the Third Reich's elite team. The film adaptation, directed by George Clooney, captures the determination and resilience of these underdogs. [Extracted from the article]

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