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.
Art in Wartime: The True Mission of 'The Monuments Men'
Explore the true story of the Monuments Men, WWII heroes who saved Europe's cultural heritage. Discover how this group of art experts rescued millions of artworks from Nazi looting, inspiring the Hollywood film.
A Prank Gone Wrong: The Disturbing Reality Behind 'Compliance'
Discover the disturbing real events behind the film 'Compliance'. Learn how a prank call led to shocking abuse of authority in a fast-food restaurant, exploring the dark side of obedience and manipulation.
Obsessed with Z: Percy Fawcett's Real Amazonian Quest
Uncover the true story of Percy Fawcett, the British explorer who vanished searching for the mythical "City of Z" in the Amazon. Explore the real events that inspired 'The Lost City of Z' and captivated the world.
Mascara and Faith: The Actual Rise and Fall of Tammy Faye Bakker
Explore the real life of Tammy Faye Bakker, the iconic televangelist. Discover her journey from PTL Club fame to scandal and redemption, inspiring 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' biopic.
From Baseball to Espionage: The True Tale of Moe Berg
Discover the incredible true story of Moe Berg, the MLB catcher who transformed into a WWII spy. Explore how this multilingual baseball player's unique skills led him from the diamond to covert operations for the OSS.
Healing After Horror: The Windermere Children's Journey to Recovery
Explore the real story of the Windermere Children, 300 young Holocaust survivors who found healing in England's Lake District in 1945. Discover how this remarkable journey of recovery inspired a poignant film.
Unlikely Allies: The True Story of Miners and LGBT Activists in 'Pride'
Discover the true story behind the film 'Pride'. Explore how Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM) formed an unlikely alliance with striking miners in 1984, changing LGBT rights in the UK and inspiring a heartwarming movie.
When Psychology Goes Wrong: The Actual Stanford Prison Experiment
Explore the reality of the Stanford Prison Experiment, beyond its portrayal in films. Uncover the ethical concerns and methodological flaws of Philip Zimbardo's infamous 1971 study that changed psychological research forever.
Milgram's Shock Experiments: The Controversial Reality Behind 'Experimenter'
Uncover the controversial reality of Stanley Milgram's obedience experiments that inspired the film 'Experimenter'. Explore how these 1960s Yale studies on authority and obedience shocked the world and changed psychology forever.
Making 'The Room': The True Story Behind 'The Disaster Artist'
Discover the bizarre true story behind Tommy Wiseau's cult film 'The Room' that inspired 'The Disaster Artist'. Explore how this "worst movie ever" became a Hollywood legend and spawned a star-studded biopic.
After Stalin: The Real Power Struggle That Inspired 'The Death of Stalin'
Uncover the true events that inspired 'The Death of Stalin'. Explore the intense power struggle in the Soviet Union after Stalin's 1953 death, revealing the real political turmoil and dark humor behind the Kremlin's tumultuous transition.
Literary Forgery: Lee Israel's Real-Life Deceptions
Discover the real story of Lee Israel, the biographer turned con artist who inspired 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?'. Explore how she forged 400 letters from famous authors, becoming one of history's most prolific literary forgers.
Van Gogh's Final Days: The Real Mystery Behind 'Loving Vincent'
Explore the real mystery of Vincent van Gogh's final days that inspired 'Loving Vincent'. Uncover the facts and theories surrounding the legendary artist's tragic end, separating truth from myth in this compelling art history investigation.
The Farewell: A Family's True Struggle with Cultural Expectations
Discover the true story behind Lulu Wang's 'The Farewell'. Explore how Wang's real-life family experience inspired this poignant tale of cultural clash, family secrets, and navigating tradition in a modern world.
Almodóvar Exposed: The True Inspirations Behind 'Pain and Glory'
Explore the real-life inspirations behind Pedro Almodóvar's 'Pain and Glory'. Discover how the acclaimed Spanish director's personal experiences shaped this semi-autobiographical film, blending fact and fiction in a poignant exploration of creativity and aging.
High Stakes: Molly Bloom's True Poker Empire
Uncover the real story of Molly Bloom, the Olympic skier turned poker princess. Explore how she built a high-stakes gambling empire catering to celebrities and tycoons, inspiring the film 'Molly's Game'.
Unearthing History: The Real Dig at Sutton Hoo
Explore the real events behind 'The Dig' movie. Uncover how the 1939 Sutton Hoo excavation revealed priceless Anglo-Saxon treasures, revolutionizing our understanding of early English history.
Soaring Against Odds: The Real Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards
Discover the real story of Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards, Britain's improbable ski jumping hero. Learn how this unlikely Olympian captured hearts worldwide at the 1988 Calgary Games, despite finishing last in his events.
The Real Ed Wood: Hollywood's 'Worst' Director Unmasked
Discover the real Ed Wood, Hollywood's infamous 'worst director'. Explore the true legacy of this cult icon, whose low-budget B-movies continue to captivate audiences decades later, beyond Tim Burton's biopic portrayal.
Elizabeth I: The Virgin Queen's Early Years
Uncover the real early life of Elizabeth I, England's Virgin Queen. Explore how her tumultuous childhood, marked by her mother's execution and disinheritance, shaped the future of one of England's most influential monarchs.