Stars of Clooney film about 1936 Olympic rowers on appeal of underdog story: 'We all think that we're losers'.

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Report Overview: The article discusses the film 'The Boys in the Boat' directed by George Clooney, which tells the story of the underdog junior rowing team from the University of Washington who beat Germany in the 1936 Olympics. The article includes interviews with the actors Joel Edgerton and Callum Turner, who discuss the appeal of underdog sports stories and the belief that today's generation could find the same grit as the athletes from 1936. The article also mentions the Great Depression, Nazi Germany, and World War II as historical contexts for the story. Overall, the article provides a positive portrayal of the underdog story and emphasizes the determination and inspiration of the athletes. However, it does not provide a balanced perspective by including any potential criticisms or counterarguments.

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The article selectively presents information that supports the idea that today's generation could find the same grit as the athletes from 1936, without considering potential counterarguments or criticisms.

The article discusses the belief that today's generation could find the same grit as the athletes from 1936. However, it does not provide a balanced perspective by including any potential criticisms or counterarguments.

To make this more objective, the article could include a discussion of potential counterarguments or criticisms of the idea that today's generation could find the same grit as the athletes from 1936.

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