Society of the Snow: History vs. Hollywood
In this episode, we examine the historical
accuracy of Netflix's
Society of the
Snow, which tells the true story of
the 1972 plane crash in the Andes. How
closely does the movie stick to the facts
of the crash? We point out several of
Society of the Snow's major
inaccuracies, as well as what the film
gets right. Find out if the flight path
and crash scene are depicted accurately.
Learn the real story of the avalanche and
how Numa Turcatti actually injured his
leg. Discover the full truth about Nando
Parrado and Roberto Canessa's hike for
help and what is different about the
movie's version of the rescue at the end.
Lastly, we explore
Society of the
Snow's visual effects and how they
helped to make the film look true to life.
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