Today marks the 124th birth anniversary of aviator Amelia Earhart. Here’s our curated list of what to watch, listen and read about her decorated life
Amelia Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932. Pic/Getty Images
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The lesser-known story
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Amelia: A Tale Of Two Sisters looks closely at her last flight, while also introducing viewers to her sister Muriel, who played a crucial role in her life.
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Hollywood’s take
Filmmaker Mira Nair made a biographical narrative of Amelia’s life, titled Amelia, with Hilary Swank in the lead role.
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Read
Dive into the archives
In East To The Dawn, author Susan Butler details Earhart’s life using archival records like letters, interviews and journals .
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Listen
All things Earhart
In 2017, host Chris Williamson launched the first episode of Chasing Earhart, a podcast dedicated entirely to tracing the life of the legendary aviator, using stories and interviews with guests and historians. We definitely recommend tuning into some of the earlier episodes if you’re a history buff.
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