American Made. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2001 book, Barry & 'the Boys'
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Barry & 'the Boys'
Daniel Hopsicker, 2001
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Doug Liman, 2017

Derived from the actual adventures of Barry Seal, a pilot and drug transporter operating for kingpin Pablo Escobar in the southern United States during the 1980s, who concurrently engaged in activities for the CIA. The extensive covert operation orchestrated by Seal stands as one of the most significant in U.S. history and came perilously close to causing the downfall of the entire Reagan White House through the Iran-Contra scandal.


The Outpost. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the 2012 book, The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor
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The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor
Jake Tapper, 2012
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Rod Lurie, 2020

In 2006, PRT Kamdesh was one of several U.S. Army outposts established in Northern Afghanistan. Located in a remote valley surrounded by the Hindu Kush mountains, the base was regarded as a deathtrap. The movie tells the story of the 53 U.S. soldiers and two Latvian military advisors who battled some 400 enemy insurgents at the Battle of Kamdesh.


Heaven Knows What. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2023 book, Mad Love in N.Y.C.
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Mad Love in N.Y.C.
Arielle Holmes, 2023
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Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, 2014

Step into the tumultuous world of Harley, a heroin addict navigating contemporary New York. Enmeshed in the bittersweet romance of a tumultuous relationship with Ilja, she seeks solace in the company of another addict, Mike. The narrative is based on the experiences of Arielle Holmes, who portrays Harley.


God's Pocket. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 1983 book
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God's Pocket
Pete Dexter, 1983
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John Slattery, 2014

When a blue collar worker’s stepson is killed in a mysterious accident, he tries to cope, but things become difficult as the characters continue to intertwine in unexpected ways.


Low Down. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2003 book, Low Down: Junk, Jazz, and Other Fairy Tales from Childhood
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Low Down: Junk, Jazz, and Other Fairy Tales from Childhood
A.J. Albany, 2003
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Jeff Preiss, 2014

Narrated by his daughter Amy-Jo Albany, the movie tells the story of jazz pianist Joe Albany’s career in the 1960s through 1980s, during which he played with renowned musicians such as Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and Charles Mingus. It also chronicles Albany’s struggle with heroin addiction and the impact it had on his life and relationships.


The Forgiven. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 2012 book
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The Forgiven
Lawrence Osborne, 2012
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John Michael McDonagh, 2021

The Forgiven takes place over a weekend in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, and explores the reverberations of a random accident on the lives of both the locals and western visitors to a house party in a grand villa.