National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy

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  1. Saturday, July 1, 2023
  2. 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm
  3. National Archives Museum, Washington, DC
  4. In person and online

    In this book, Aubrey Paris and Emily Black, hosts of the National Treasure Hunt podcast, set the record straight, taking a scene-by-scene approach to prove that the 2004 film National Treasure, like protagonist Benjamin Franklin Gates, is not crazy, but rather one step short. Their analyses unearth lesser-known stories from history while considering the ethics of character decisions, assessing comparisons with similar film franchises, interpreting key deleted scenes, and revealing behind-the-scenes secrets from filming. A book signing will follow the program.