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.
Maid: One Woman's Real Struggle to Escape Poverty and Abuse
Explore Stephanie Land's powerful memoir that inspired 'Maid' on Netflix. Discover one mother's real fight against poverty, abuse, and the system, revealing America's hidden struggles and inspiring resilience.
Reign: Mary, Queen of Scots - Separating Historical Fact from TV Drama
Discover the real Mary Stuart behind CW's 'Reign'. Compare 16th-century facts with TV drama, exploring Mary Queen of Scots' actual life in the French court and her reign in Scotland.
Landscapers: The Bizarre True Crime That Shocked Suburban England
Uncover the chilling tale behind HBO's 'Landscapers'. Explore how an elderly couple's murder remained hidden for 15 years in suburban England, shocking a nation and inspiring a gripping true crime drama.
Peaky Blinders: The Real Gang That Terrorized Birmingham
Discover the true story of Birmingham's Peaky Blinders gang that inspired the hit show. Explore their 1880s origins, criminal activities, and impact on the city. Uncover the facts behind the TV fiction.
Narcos: The True Story of Pablo Escobar's Rise and Fall
Uncover the true story of Pablo Escobar's reign as told in 'Narcos'. From Medellín Cartel's rise to Colombia's drug wars, explore the facts behind the Netflix drama that shocked the world.
Impeachment: American Crime Story
Explore the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal through Monica's eyes in 'Impeachment: American Crime Story'. Uncover new perspectives on the 1990s political drama that shook America and changed lives forever.
Mrs. America: The Real Women Who Fought For and Against the ERA
Explore the dramatic fight for the Equal Rights Amendment in 1970s USA. Discover how Gloria Steinem and Phyllis Schlafly led opposing movements that shaped women's rights and American politics for decades.
Hollywood: Tinseltown's Golden Age
Uncover the real Hollywood of the 1920s-1960s. From iconic films to hidden scandals, explore the facts behind the glitz, the stars' struggles, and the industry's controversial practices that shaped cinema history.
Medici: The Banking Family That Shaped the Italian Renaissance
Explore the Medici dynasty's rise from Florentine bankers to Renaissance patrons. Discover how their financial empire funded art, shaped politics, and ignited cultural rebirth in 15th-century Italy.
Halston: From Farm Boy to Fashion Icon
Discover how Roy Halston Frowick rose from Iowa farm boy to 1970s style icon. Explore his innovative designs, star-studded clientele, and lasting impact on American fashion in this revealing biography.
Manhunt: The 17-Year Chase for the Unabomber
Explore the FBI's longest domestic terrorism case: the 17-year pursuit of Unabomber Ted Kaczynski. Uncover innovative tactics, linguistic breakthroughs, and the gripping story behind America's most infamous manhunt.
Manhunt: Deadly Games - The Real Heroes and Villains of the Olympic Bombing
Explore the gripping aftermath of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic bombing. Uncover the real heroes, wrongly accused suspects, and the hunt for justice that captivated America. Discover the truth behind this infamous attack.
Genius: Albert Einstein's Lesser-Known Personal Life Revealed
Discover Albert Einstein's untold personal story. From family struggles to political activism, explore the complex life that shaped the mind behind relativity and changed science forever.
Little Boy Blue: A Mother's Fight for Justice in the Rhys Jones Murder
Explore the heartbreaking story of 11-year-old Rhys Jones, killed in Liverpool's gang crossfire in 2007. Discover how his mother's relentless pursuit of justice shook the city and changed lives forever.
Love and Death: The Shocking True Story Behind the Candy Montgomery Case
Uncover the chilling Candy Montgomery case that rocked suburban Texas in 1980. Explore the forbidden affair, brutal axe murder, and shocking trial that exposed dark secrets behind picket fences.
Escape at Dannemora: The Prison Break That Captivated a Nation
Explore the gripping tale of the 2015 Dannemora prison break. Follow convicted killers Richard Matt and David Sweat's daring escape from maximum security, the intense 3-week manhunt, and its impact on U.S. prison security.
Inventing Anna: The True Tale of New York's Fake Heiress
Uncover the shocking tale of Anna Sorokin, aka Anna Delvey, who conned New York's elite as a fake German heiress. Explore her lavish scams, $275,000 fraud, and the fall of a self-made socialite.
John Adams: The Founding Father's Journey from Lawyer to President
Explore John Adams' transformative journey from Massachusetts attorney to Founding Father and U.S. President. Discover how his legal expertise and passion for justice shaped America's birth and early governance.
Houdini: The Man Behind the Magic
Discover the life and tricks of Harry Houdini, from humble beginnings as Erik Weisz to becoming the world's most famous magician. Explore his legendary escapes, illusions, and the man behind the magic in this revealing biography.
Dopesick: The Opioid Crisis That Shook America
Explore the devastating opioid epidemic through 'Dopesick'. Uncover Purdue Pharma's role in the OxyContin crisis, its impact on rural America, and the ongoing battle against addiction. Based on Beth Macy's exposé.