Episode description

How Based On A True Story is Lion?

Rob and Katie look into the film LION (2016) and how it lines up with the true story it's based on. Based on the book A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley, Lion tells the incredible true story of Saroo's life as a 5 year old boy lost and alone on the streets of India and his 25 year journey trying to find his home.

Where to watch Lion: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/lion

A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley: https://bookshop.org/a/4479/9780425276198

Further Reading / Listening:

No Filter Podcast Interview with Sue Brierley:
https://overcast.fm/+EoUJ-qdQA
https://www.mamamia.com.au/mantosh-brierley-lion/

Interview with Sue Brierley during press for the movie release:
https://www.thedailybeast.com/behind-lion-saroo-and-sue-brierley-on-bringing-their-unbelievable-true-story-to-the-screen