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But in the movie, he’s shown as the planned anchor ... Other than these, the film largely stays true to real life (albeit with some fudged timing and specifics, as we noted above).

Premiering Saturday, October 19 at 8 p.m., this film is part of Lifetime’s ‘Ripped from the Headlines’ movies, which are inspired by true-life events. For those who have cut the traditional ...