What's the Difference between Foxcatcher the Book and Foxcatcher the Movie?

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Foxcatcher

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Released: 2014
Author: Mark Schultz

Foxcatcher

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Released: 2014
Director: Bennett Miller
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Portrayed by: Channing Tatum
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   John's mother doesn't play a roll in his issues. She is the driving force of his insecurities.
   John was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. This is not mentioned.
   Schultz was not easily won over by John. He quickly takes to John as a mentor.
   When Mark first arrived at Foxcatcher he rented his own apartment. He stayed on the estate with all his expenses paid for.
   Mark was asked to say a few words about John during a documentary. Dave was asked to speak.
   After binging and needing to lose weight before the 1988 olympic qualifier, Mark is given a pep talk by his friend and coach, Hal Miles. It is Dave, his brother who gives him the talk.
   Dave did not work at Foxcatcher while Mark was there. Mark leaves after Dave is given the job as coach.
   Mark leaves Foxcatcher after an angry confrontation with John. He leaves because he is angry that Dave has come to take his job.
   Dave lived at Foxcatcher for seven years before he is murdered by John. While it isn't clear, it appears that only a few months pass before the murder.
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