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.
Formula 1 Rivalry: The True Story of Hunt vs. Lauda
Explore the true story of James Hunt and Niki Lauda's legendary Formula 1 rivalry that inspired 'Rush'. Discover the intense competition and dramatic 1976 season that defined one of racing's most captivating duels.
Locked-In: Jean-Dominique Bauby's Real Struggle and Triumph
Discover the incredible true story of Jean-Dominique Bauby, who wrote 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' using only his left eyelid. Explore his journey of resilience and communication after being paralyzed by locked-in syndrome.
Capote's Cold Blood: The Author's Obsession with the Clutter Murders
Explore the real events that inspired Truman Capote's "In Cold Blood". Discover how Capote's obsession with the 1959 Clutter family murders in Kansas revolutionized true crime literature and blurred the lines between fact and fiction.
Raging Bull: The True Story of Jake LaMotta
Discover the true story of Jake LaMotta, the boxer who inspired 'Raging Bull'. Explore his journey from middleweight champion to the subject of Scorsese's iconic film, revealing the man behind the legendary "Bronx Bull".
The Real Goodfellas: Henry Hill's Life in the Mob
Uncover the true story of Henry Hill, the mobster who inspired 'Goodfellas'. Explore his three-decade journey from teenage mafia associate to FBI informant, revealing the real events behind Scorsese's iconic gangster film.
Apollo 13: NASA's Real 'Successful Failure'
Explore the real events of NASA's Apollo 13 mission, known as a "successful failure". Discover how astronauts and mission control turned near-disaster into triumph in 1970, inspiring the Hollywood film and captivating the world.
Hotel Rwanda: Paul Rusesabagina's Actual Heroism During Genocide
Uncover the real story of Paul Rusesabagina, the hotel manager who inspired 'Hotel Rwanda'. Learn how he actually saved over 1,200 lives during the 1994 Rwandan genocide, separating fact from fiction in this compelling tale of heroism.
Frida Kahlo: The Woman Behind the Iconic Paintings
Explore the extraordinary life of Frida Kahlo, beyond her famous paintings. Discover how personal struggles and physical pain shaped her iconic art, and uncover the real woman behind the legendary Mexican artist portrayed in films and popular culture.
From Coal Mines to Cosmos: The Real Homer Hickam Story
Discover the real-life story of Homer Hickam Jr., the 'Rocket Boy' who inspired 'October Sky'. Learn how this coal miner's son from West Virginia pursued his passion for rocketry and achieved his dream of working for NASA.
Chris Gardner: The True Pursuit of Happyness
Explore the incredible true story of Chris Gardner, who went from homeless to millionaire. Discover how this single father's journey from San Francisco's streets to Wall Street success inspired 'The Pursuit of Happyness' and continues to motivate millions.
Love and Physics: The True Relationship Behind 'The Theory of Everything'
Discover the real-life romance of Stephen and Jane Hawking that inspired 'The Theory of Everything'. Explore how their relationship endured amidst groundbreaking physics research and the challenges of Hawking's motor neuron disease.
Fighting Brothers: The True Story of Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund
Explore the true story of Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund, the boxing brothers who inspired 'The Fighter'. Discover how these Lowell legends navigated success, addiction, and redemption in the world of professional boxing.
Operation Dynamo: The Real Evacuation of Dunkirk
Discover the real events of the Dunkirk Evacuation, known as Operation Dynamo. Learn how Allied forces rescued over 338,000 troops from Dunkirk's beaches in 1940, defying odds in one of WWII's most extraordinary military operations.
Betting Against the Banks: The True Events of 'The Big Short'
Explore the true events behind 'The Big Short'. Learn how real-life investors like Michael Burry foresaw and profited from the 2008 housing market crash, unraveling one of the biggest financial crises in modern history.
Catch Him If You Can: The Real Frank Abagnale Jr.
Uncover the real-life story of Frank Abagnale Jr., the master impostor who inspired 'Catch Me If You Can'. Explore how this young con artist assumed 8 identities and cashed $2.5 million in fraudulent checks before age 21.
Lost and Found: Saroo Brierley's Incredible Journey Home
Discover the incredible true story of Saroo Brierley, who inspired the film 'Lion'. Learn how a lost 5-year-old Indian boy used Google Earth to find his way home 25 years later, in this remarkable tale of perseverance and the power of technology.
The Real Wolf of Wall Street: Jordan Belfort's Rise and Fall
Uncover the real-life story of Jordan Belfort, the infamous 'Wolf of Wall Street'. From his rise as a penny stock broker to his fall and imprisonment, explore the true events behind the Hollywood blockbuster and Belfort's notorious Stratton Oakmont firm.
Royal Speech Therapy: The True Story Behind The King's Speech
Explore the true historical events that inspired 'The King's Speech'. Discover how King George VI actually overcame his stutter with the help of speech therapist Lionel Logue, uncovering the facts behind this pivotal moment in British royal history.
Cold War Negotiations: The Real 'Bridge of Spies'
Discover the real events behind Spielberg's 'Bridge of Spies'. Explore the true story of the 1962 Cold War spy exchange on Berlin's Glienicke Bridge, involving Soviet spy Rudolf Abel and U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers.
Surviving Warsaw: Władysław Szpilman's Real Ordeal
Uncover the true story of Władysław Szpilman, the Polish pianist who inspired 'The Pianist'. Explore his harrowing journey of survival through Nazi-occupied Warsaw, from his last radio performance to his miraculous endurance against all odds.