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.
The Accident: When Fiction Echoes Real-Life Industrial Tragedies
Explore how Netflix's 'The Accident' draws parallels to real-life industrial disasters. Discover the impact of this gripping series premiering August 21, 2024, and its reflection of workplace safety issues.
Stateless: The Real-Life Detention Center Scandal That Inspired the Series
Discover the shocking real-life story behind Netflix's 'Stateless'. Learn about Cornelia Rau's wrongful detention and how it exposed flaws in Australia's controversial immigration policies.
The Comey Rule: Inside the FBI During the 2016 Election
Explore the controversial role of FBI Director James Comey in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Learn how his decisions on Clinton's emails may have altered American political history.
Self Made: Madam C.J. Walker's Inspiring Journey to Millionaire Status
Explore the authentic rags-to-riches journey of Madam C.J. Walker that inspired Netflix's 'Self Made'. Discover how America's first female self-made millionaire transformed the Black beauty industry and overcame racial barriers.
Rome: Unveiling the True Politics and Passions of Ancient Rome
Discover the authentic political intrigues of Ancient Rome that inspired HBO's series. Explore the Senate's power, imperial scandals, and the lasting impact of Roman governance on modern democracy.
The Assassination of Gianni Versace: Unpacking Andrew Cunanan's Killing Spree
Explore the shocking true story of Andrew Cunanan and Gianni Versace's murder that inspired FX's series. Uncover the 1997 killing spree, the hunt for Cunanan, and the fashion world tragedy that captivated America.
Quiz: The Coughing Major Scandal That Rocked 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Explore the real 'Coughing Major' scandal that inspired ITV's 'Quiz'. Uncover the shocking truth about Charles Ingram's £1 million win, the elaborate cheating scheme, and the controversy that rocked 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'
The Act: The Disturbing True Story of Gypsy Rose and Dee Dee Blanchard
Uncover the true Gypsy Rose Blanchard case that inspired 'The Act'. Explore the shocking Munchausen by proxy abuse, the murder of Dee Dee, and the complex reality behind this infamous mother-daughter tragedy.
Patrick Melrose: Edward St Aubyn's Autobiographical Journey to the Screen
Discover the autobiographical roots of 'Patrick Melrose'. Explore how Edward St Aubyn's personal struggles with abuse and addiction shaped his novels and the Emmy-winning TV adaptation starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
Ripper Street: The Real Detectives Who Hunted Jack the Ripper
Explore the actual Victorian detectives who inspired 'Ripper Street'. Uncover the real hunt for Jack the Ripper in 1888 London, the investigative methods used, and the dedicated men who sought to solve history's most infamous murders.
Super Pumped: The Tumultuous True Story of Uber's Rise
Uncover the true Uber saga that inspired 'Super Pumped'. Explore Travis Kalanick's controversial reign, Silicon Valley's cutthroat culture, and the ethical dilemmas that drove Uber's meteoric rise and dramatic fall.
Poldark: 18th Century Cornwall's True Social and Economic Struggles
Discover the authentic 18th-century Cornwall that inspired 'Poldark'. Explore the real social and economic struggles, from mining challenges to class conflicts, that shaped the dramatic world of Ross Poldark.
Pam & Tommy: The Unauthorized Sex Tape That Changed Celebrity Culture
Explore the real scandal behind Hulu's 'Pam & Tommy'. Uncover how the 1995 Anderson-Lee sex tape leak revolutionized celebrity culture, privacy, and the internet age of fame.
Sharp Objects: Gillian Flynn's Dark Inspiration for Wind Gap
Uncover the dark inspiration for 'Sharp Objects' and Wind Gap. Explore how Gillian Flynn's hometown shaped her haunting debut novel and the HBO series, revealing the real Missouri roots of this chilling thriller.
Roots: The Real Kunta Kinte and Alex Haley's Quest for Identity
Explore the real Kunta Kinte and Alex Haley's journey in creating 'Roots'. Uncover the facts vs. fiction in this landmark African American saga that sparked a global search for ancestral identity.
Murdoch Mysteries: The Real Victorian-Era Detective That Inspired the Series
Uncover the real Victorian-era detective who inspired 'Murdoch Mysteries'. Explore how this Toronto lawman's innovative methods and cases shaped the beloved TV character and 19th-century Canadian crime-solving.
Mrs. Wilson: The MI6 Agent with a Double Life and Multiple Wives
Discover the real Alexander Wilson, MI6 spy and serial bigamist who inspired 'Mrs. Wilson'. Uncover his shocking double life, multiple marriages, and the web of lies exposed after his death in 1963.
Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story - Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer
Explore the disturbing mind of Jeffrey Dahmer as portrayed in Netflix's 'Monster'. Uncover the psychological profile, troubled past, and societal factors that created one of America's most infamous serial killers.
Manhunt: Lone Wolf - Inside the Hunt for the 1996 Olympic Park Bomber
Uncover the true story of Eric Rudolph, the 1996 Olympic Park bomber. Explore the FBI's 5-year manhunt, the Richard Jewell controversy, and the events that inspired CBS's 'Manhunt: Deadly Games'.
Mindhunter: The Birth of FBI Criminal Profiling
Explore the real FBI Behavioral Science Unit that inspired 'Mindhunter'. Discover how John E. Douglas and his team revolutionized serial killer investigations, shaping modern criminal profiling techniques.