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 Wild: The True Tale Behind Into the Wild
Explore the true events behind "Into the Wild" and Christopher McCandless's Alaskan journey. Discover how this quest for meaning in nature led to tragedy and sparked debates on adventure and isolation.
Exposing Slavery: The Real Events Behind Amazing Grace
Discover the real history behind "Amazing Grace" and its author John Newton. Explore how this iconic hymn emerged from the brutal reality of the transatlantic slave trade.
The True Revenant: Hugh Glass's Frontier Survival Story
Uncover the real events behind "The Revenant" and Hugh Glass's incredible 1820s survival. Learn how this fur trapper endured a bear attack and 200-mile journey through the American frontier.
The Genuine Adaptation: Susan Orlean's "The Orchid Thief" vs. "Adaptation"
Explore the true story behind "The Orchid Thief" and its meta-adaptation to film. Compare Susan Orlean's non-fiction account of John Laroche with "Adaptation's" blend of fact and fiction.
Defying Gravity: The True Story of Apollo 13
Explore the true events of Apollo 13, NASA's near-disaster turned triumph. Discover how three astronauts overcame the challenges of space to survive 240,000 miles from Earth in April 1970.
Exposing War Profiteering: The Actual Events Behind "War Dogs"
Uncover the real events behind "War Dogs" and Miami's unlikely arms dealers. Learn how Diveroli and Packouz exploited a $300 million Pentagon contract, exposing military procurement flaws.
The True Gangs of New York: 19th Century Urban Warfare
Uncover the true story behind "Gangs of New York" and 19th century NYC gang violence. Explore how rival groups in Five Points shaped the city through brutal territorial conflicts.
The Genuine Gladiator: Historical Accuracy vs. Hollywood Spectacle
Explore the real history behind "Gladiator" and ancient Roman combat. Discover how Hollywood's epic differs from historical facts about gladiatorial life, battles, and Roman society.
Unmasking Racism: The Real Story Behind Green Book
Uncover the real events behind "Green Book" and its controversial depiction of 1960s race relations. Learn how Hollywood's version diverges from the true experiences of Dr. Don Shirley and Tony Lip.
Surviving Sharks
Explore the real events that inspired "Open Water" and the Lonergans' disappearance. Learn how a 1998 Great Barrier Reef diving trip turned tragic when two divers were left behind.
Exposing Corruption: The Real Events of American Hustle
Uncover the real events behind "American Hustle" and the FBI's ABSCAM operation. Discover how this 1970s anti-corruption sting inspired the film, and where Hollywood diverged from history.
The Real Talented Mr. Ripley: Patricia Highsmith's Inspiration
Uncover the real-life influences on Patricia Highsmith's "The Talented Mr. Ripley". Explore how this iconic author crafted her charming, cunning antihero Tom Ripley from real-world inspirations.
The True Monuments Men: Saving Art During World War II
Discover the true events behind "The Monuments Men" and the 345 experts who saved Europe's art. Learn how these unsung heroes protected cultural treasures from Nazi looting in 1943-1945.
The Genuine Argo
Explore the real events behind "Argo" and the CIA's covert Iran operation. Discover how six U.S. diplomats escaped during the 1979 hostage crisis in a mission declassified after 50 years.
Defying Expectations: The True Tale of "Cool Runnings"
Uncover the real events behind "Cool Runnings" and Jamaica's first Olympic bobsled team. Learn how they defied expectations at the 1988 Calgary Winter Games, breaking barriers in this cold-climate sport.
Unraveling Genius: The Real John Nash Story
Discover the real life of John Nash beyond "A Beautiful Mind". Explore how this Virginia-born genius revolutionized game theory and economics while battling personal challenges.
Exposing Racism: The Actual Events Behind Mississippi Burning
Uncover the real events behind "Mississippi Burning" and the 1964 civil rights murders. Learn how this tragedy exposed Deep South racism and sparked a controversial FBI investigation.
The True Bourne Identity: CIA's Project MKULTRA Revealed
Explore the true story of CIA's Project MKULTRA beyond "The Bourne Identity". Discover how declassified files reveal shocking mind control experiments conducted from the 1950s to 1970s.
The Actual Chernobyl: The Disaster and Its Aftermath
Uncover the real events of the Chernobyl disaster beyond the TV series. Learn how a 1986 safety test led to history's worst nuclear accident, impacting countless lives and the environment.
The Genuine Pursuit of Happyness: Chris Gardner's Rags-to-Riches Tale
Explore the true story behind "The Pursuit of Happyness" and Chris Gardner's inspiring journey. Discover how he went from homeless in San Francisco to a successful Wall Street businessman.