Behind the Screenplay
Lights, camera, action! We're pulling back the curtain on Hollywood's most captivating stories. Our mission? To uncover the real-life events that inspired your favorite films. From covert CIA operations to viral Twitter threads, we dive deep into the truth behind the scripts, separating fact from cinematic fiction.
The Beautiful Mind of John Nash: Genius and Struggle
Explore the real life of John Nash, the brilliant mathematician behind 'A Beautiful Mind'. Discover his revolutionary contributions to game theory, his struggle with mental illness, and his journey to winning the Nobel Prize in Economics.
Schindler's List: The True Story of an Unlikely Hero
Discover the true story of Oskar Schindler, the German businessman who saved over 1,000 Jewish lives during the Holocaust. Explore his transformation from Nazi Party member to unlikely hero, as portrayed in the film 'Schindler's List'.
Cracking Enigma: Alan Turing's Actual Wartime Efforts
Uncover the true story of Alan Turing's crucial role in cracking the Nazi Enigma code at Bletchley Park during WWII. Explore how this brilliant mathematician's work shortened the war and saved millions of lives, beyond what 'The Imitation Game' portrayed.
Freddie Mercury Unmasked: The Man Behind 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
Dive into the true story of Freddie Mercury, Queen's legendary frontman. Explore the man behind the iconic 'Bohemian Rhapsody', his creative genius, and lasting legacy in rock music. Discover the real Freddie beyond the film's portrayal.
Battling McCarthy: Edward R. Murrow's Real Fight in 'Good Night, and Good Luck'
Discover the real-life confrontation between CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy in 1954. Learn how Murrow's brave stand against McCarthyism, as depicted in 'Good Night, and Good Luck', changed American television and politics forever.
Capote's Obsession: The Real Murders That Inspired 'In Cold Blood'
Uncover the real events that inspired Truman Capote's 'In Cold Blood'. Explore the shocking 1959 Clutter family murders in Holcomb, Kansas, and how this tragedy became the foundation for Capote's groundbreaking non-fiction novel.
Watergate Uncovered: The Actual Reporting Behind 'All the President's Men'
Explore the real investigative journalism that inspired 'All the President's Men'. Discover how Washington Post reporters Woodward and Bernstein uncovered the Watergate scandal, leading to President Nixon's downfall in this pivotal moment of American history.
Miracle on the Hudson: The Real 'Sully' Sullenberger
Discover the real events behind 'Sully' and the Miracle on the Hudson. Learn how Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger's extraordinary landing of US Airways Flight 1549 on January 15, 2009, became an aviation legend.
High Seas Hijacking: The True Events of 'Captain Phillips'
Uncover the true events behind the film 'Captain Phillips'. Explore the 2009 hijacking of the Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates, the first successful seizure of an American cargo ship in 200 years, and Captain Richard Phillips' harrowing ordeal.
Hiking to Heal: Cheryl Strayed's Transformative Trek Along the Pacific Crest Trail
Explore the true story behind Cheryl Strayed's memoir 'Wild'. Discover how her 1,100-mile solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail in 1995 became a transformative journey of healing and self-discovery, inspiring millions worldwide.
Surviving the Impossible: The Real Family Behind 'The Impossible'
Discover the real-life story behind 'The Impossible' movie. Learn how María Belón and her family survived the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, showcasing extraordinary resilience in the face of one of history's deadliest natural disasters.
Changing the Game: The True Story Behind 'Moneyball'
Uncover the true story behind 'Moneyball' and the 2002 Oakland Athletics' revolutionary approach to baseball. Learn how data analytics transformed team building and strategy, forever changing the game as portrayed in Michael Lewis's book and the hit film.
Jazz, Gin, and Homicide: The Real Crimes Behind 'Chicago'
Discover the real-life crimes behind the hit musical 'Chicago'. Explore how 1920s Chicago's sensational murders and media frenzy inspired the tale of celebrity criminals, blending jazz, gin, and homicide in this fascinating look at history.
Before the Bench: RBG's Early Struggles Portrayed in 'On the Basis of Sex'
Uncover the real-life legal journey of young Ruth Bader Ginsburg that inspired 'On the Basis of Sex'. Explore the pivotal case and early struggles that shaped RBG's fight against gender discrimination before her rise to Supreme Court Justice.
Underground Railroad's Conductor: The True Tale of Harriet Tubman's Heroic Journey
Explore the true story of Harriet Tubman, born Araminta Ross in 1822. Discover how this extraordinary woman escaped slavery and became a legendary conductor on the Underground Railroad, guiding about 70 enslaved people to freedom.
Conscientious Objector to War Hero: The Real Desmond Doss of 'Hacksaw Ridge'
Discover the remarkable true story of Desmond Doss, the pacifist WWII medic who inspired 'Hacksaw Ridge'. Learn how this conscientious objector saved 75 lives at the Battle of Okinawa without a weapon, becoming the first CO to receive the Medal of Honor.
Catching 'The Good Nurse': The True Crime That Shocked America
Explore the shocking true crime that inspired 'The Good Nurse'. Discover how Charles Cullen, a former nurse, became one of America's deadliest serial killers, murdering patients across hospitals in New Jersey and Pennsylvania for 16 years before being exposed.
The Man Behind Dolemite: Rudy Ray Moore's Real Hollywood Hustle
Uncover the true Hollywood hustle of Rudy Ray Moore, the man who inspired 'Dolemite Is My Name'. Explore how this trailblazing comedian went from obscurity to Blaxploitation icon in the 1970s, creating the legendary character Dolemite.
Tweet to Screen: How a Viral Thread Became 'Zola'
Discover how A'Ziah "Zola" King's viral 148-tweet thread became the hit film 'Zola'. Explore the journey from 2015 social media sensation to 2021 cinema, bringing Zola's wild Florida adventure to life on the big screen.
Solomon Northup's Journey: The Real '12 Years a Slave'
Explore the harrowing true story of Solomon Northup that inspired '12 Years a Slave'. Discover how this free-born New Yorker was kidnapped into slavery in 1841, endured 12 years of brutality, and finally regained his freedom in 1853.