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The Lasting Appeal Of Musical Biopics, From 'Rocketman' To 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and ‘Rocketman’ have made millions at the box office. Aretha Franklin and Judy Garland are also getting the movie treatment. So why are musical biopics so popular? Here & Now’s Femi Oke speaks with Sarah Rodman (@SarahARodman), features editor for Entertainment Weekly, about the trend.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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