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.
Surviving the Killing Fields: The Real Friendship That Inspired the Film
Discover the real-life friendship that inspired 'The Killing Fields,' a powerful tale of survival during Cambodia's Khmer Rouge regime. Explore how journalist Sydney Schanberg and his Cambodian colleague Dith Pran's experiences were brought to the screen in this compelling story of resilience and hope.
Runaway Train: The Actual Incident That Inspired 'Unstoppable'
Explore the real-life incident of CSX 8888, the runaway train that inspired the movie 'Unstoppable.' Learn how a 47-car freight train in Ohio became an uncontrolled locomotive on May 15, 2001, and the dramatic events that followed.
Oscar Grant's Last Day: The True Events Behind 'Fruitvale Station'
Discover the true events of Oscar Grant's last day, which inspired the film 'Fruitvale Station.' Uncover the tragic story that unfolded at Oakland's BART station on January 1, 2009, and sparked a national conversation.
The Baker Street Robbery: Uncovering the Truth Behind The Bank Job
Explore the true events of the 1971 Baker Street bank heist that inspired 'The Bank Job'. Discover new evidence about this daring London robbery and the amateur criminals who tunneled into Lloyds Bank's vault.
Small Town Murder: The Bizarre True Story That Inspired 'Bernie'
Discover the bizarre true crime that inspired 'Bernie'. Explore how Bernie Tiede, a beloved small-town mortician, shocked Carthage, Texas by murdering a wealthy widow in a tale stranger than fiction.
Blowing the Whistle: The True Story Behind 'The Insider'
Uncover the true story of Jeffrey Wigand, the whistleblower who inspired 'The Insider'. Learn how this former tobacco executive risked everything to expose Big Tobacco's deception about cigarette addictiveness in 1995.
The Real Duchess of Devonshire: Beyond the Film's Portrayal
Explore the real life of Georgiana Spencer, beyond 'The Duchess' film. Discover the complex truth about this 18th-century English noblewoman, her unconventional marriage, and her influence on politics and fashion.
Wrestling for Gold: The Real Family Behind 'Dangal'
Discover the real Phogat family story that inspired the hit Bollywood film 'Dangal'. Learn how Mahavir Singh Phogat trained his daughters to become world-class wrestlers, challenging societal norms in rural India.
Noah's Ark for Humans: The True Heroism of 'The Zookeeper's Wife'
Uncover the true heroism of Jan and Antonina Zabinski, Warsaw Zoo directors who saved hundreds of Jews during WWII. Explore the real events that inspired 'The Zookeeper's Wife' and their courageous resistance.
4,000 Kilometers Alone: Robyn Davidson's Actual Desert Trek
Explore the incredible true story of Robyn Davidson, who trekked 1,700 miles across the Australian Outback with four camels and a dog. Discover the real journey that inspired 'Tracks' and captivated the world.
Crossing Social Boundaries
Discover the real events that inspired 'The Intouchables'. Explore how this true story of an unlikely friendship between a wealthy quadriplegic and his caregiver challenged societal norms and inspired a hit French film.
18 Years for Justice: The True Story Behind 'Conviction'
Explore the real story behind 'Conviction': how Betty Anne Waters spent 18 years becoming a lawyer to free her wrongfully convicted brother. Discover this remarkable tale of determination and sisterly love.
Before Che: The Real Motorcycle Diaries of Young Guevara
Discover the true story behind Ernesto 'Che' Guevara's motorcycle journey across South America in 1952. Explore how this formative trip inspired 'The Motorcycle Diaries' and shaped the future revolutionary's worldview.
Blink to Communicate: The True Story Behind 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly'
Explore the incredible true story of Jean-Dominique Bauby, who wrote a memoir by blinking his left eye. Discover how this locked-in syndrome patient inspired 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' and redefined human resilience.
Confronting the Past: Eric Lomax's Real 'Railway Man' Story
Discover the real story of Eric Lomax, the WWII POW who inspired 'The Railway Man'. Explore his incredible journey from torture victim to reconciliation with his captor, and the power of forgiveness in healing war trauma.
Le Carré's Cold War: The Real Espionage Behind 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold'
Explore the real Cold War espionage that inspired John le Carré's 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold'. Discover how the author's MI6 experience shaped his gritty, realistic portrayal of 1960s intelligence operations.
Tragedy on Everest: The Real 1996 Disaster
Uncover the real events of the 1996 Mount Everest tragedy that inspired 'Into Thin Air'. Explore how this deadly climb claimed 8 lives, changed mountaineering, and exposed the risks of commercial Everest expeditions.
Alvin Straight's Ride: The True Tale of 'The Straight Story'
Explore the incredible true story of Alvin Straight, the 73-year-old who drove 240 miles on a lawnmower to visit his brother. Discover the real events that inspired David Lynch's 'The Straight Story' film.
The Real Sapphires: Aboriginal Soul in Vietnam
Uncover the real story of The Sapphires, the Aboriginal girl group who entertained U.S. troops in Vietnam. Explore how these Indigenous Australian singers inspired a hit film and showcased their culture during wartime.
Escaping Assimilation: The True Journey Along the Rabbit-Proof Fence
Discover the incredible true story behind 'Rabbit-Proof Fence'. Learn how three young Aboriginal girls escaped forced assimilation in 1931, trekking 1,500 miles across Australia to return home.