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“I am not throwing away my shot!”

How historically accurate is Lin Manuel Miranda's rap musical Hamilton? In this episode film expert Gaz and history expert Mel dive into the true story of Alexander Hamilton and compare it to its extraordinary stage adaptation. Join us as we discover why rap is the perfect way to tell Hamilton's story, learn about the American Revolutionary War, the Irish heritage of Hercules Mulligan, and, of course, discuss the most successful musicals on Broadway!


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