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.
Capote's Obsession: The Real Murders That Inspired 'In Cold Blood'
Uncover the real events that inspired Truman Capote's 'In Cold Blood'. Explore the shocking 1959 Clutter family murders in Holcomb, Kansas, and how this tragedy became the foundation for Capote's groundbreaking non-fiction novel.
Watergate Uncovered: The Actual Reporting Behind 'All the President's Men'
Explore the real investigative journalism that inspired 'All the President's Men'. Discover how Washington Post reporters Woodward and Bernstein uncovered the Watergate scandal, leading to President Nixon's downfall in this pivotal moment of American history.
Miracle on the Hudson: The Real 'Sully' Sullenberger
Discover the real events behind 'Sully' and the Miracle on the Hudson. Learn how Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger's extraordinary landing of US Airways Flight 1549 on January 15, 2009, became an aviation legend.
High Seas Hijacking: The True Events of 'Captain Phillips'
Uncover the true events behind the film 'Captain Phillips'. Explore the 2009 hijacking of the Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates, the first successful seizure of an American cargo ship in 200 years, and Captain Richard Phillips' harrowing ordeal.
Hiking to Heal: Cheryl Strayed's Transformative Trek Along the Pacific Crest Trail
Explore the true story behind Cheryl Strayed's memoir 'Wild'. Discover how her 1,100-mile solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail in 1995 became a transformative journey of healing and self-discovery, inspiring millions worldwide.
Surviving the Impossible: The Real Family Behind 'The Impossible'
Discover the real-life story behind 'The Impossible' movie. Learn how María Belón and her family survived the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, showcasing extraordinary resilience in the face of one of history's deadliest natural disasters.
Changing the Game: The True Story Behind 'Moneyball'
Uncover the true story behind 'Moneyball' and the 2002 Oakland Athletics' revolutionary approach to baseball. Learn how data analytics transformed team building and strategy, forever changing the game as portrayed in Michael Lewis's book and the hit film.
Jazz, Gin, and Homicide: The Real Crimes Behind 'Chicago'
Discover the real-life crimes behind the hit musical 'Chicago'. Explore how 1920s Chicago's sensational murders and media frenzy inspired the tale of celebrity criminals, blending jazz, gin, and homicide in this fascinating look at history.
Before the Bench: RBG's Early Struggles Portrayed in 'On the Basis of Sex'
Uncover the real-life legal journey of young Ruth Bader Ginsburg that inspired 'On the Basis of Sex'. Explore the pivotal case and early struggles that shaped RBG's fight against gender discrimination before her rise to Supreme Court Justice.
Underground Railroad's Conductor: The True Tale of Harriet Tubman's Heroic Journey
Explore the true story of Harriet Tubman, born Araminta Ross in 1822. Discover how this extraordinary woman escaped slavery and became a legendary conductor on the Underground Railroad, guiding about 70 enslaved people to freedom.
Conscientious Objector to War Hero: The Real Desmond Doss of 'Hacksaw Ridge'
Discover the remarkable true story of Desmond Doss, the pacifist WWII medic who inspired 'Hacksaw Ridge'. Learn how this conscientious objector saved 75 lives at the Battle of Okinawa without a weapon, becoming the first CO to receive the Medal of Honor.
Catching 'The Good Nurse': The True Crime That Shocked America
Explore the shocking true crime that inspired 'The Good Nurse'. Discover how Charles Cullen, a former nurse, became one of America's deadliest serial killers, murdering patients across hospitals in New Jersey and Pennsylvania for 16 years before being exposed.
The Man Behind Dolemite: Rudy Ray Moore's Real Hollywood Hustle
Uncover the true Hollywood hustle of Rudy Ray Moore, the man who inspired 'Dolemite Is My Name'. Explore how this trailblazing comedian went from obscurity to Blaxploitation icon in the 1970s, creating the legendary character Dolemite.
Tweet to Screen: How a Viral Thread Became 'Zola'
Discover how A'Ziah "Zola" King's viral 148-tweet thread became the hit film 'Zola'. Explore the journey from 2015 social media sensation to 2021 cinema, bringing Zola's wild Florida adventure to life on the big screen.
Solomon Northup's Journey: The Real '12 Years a Slave'
Explore the harrowing true story of Solomon Northup that inspired '12 Years a Slave'. Discover how this free-born New Yorker was kidnapped into slavery in 1841, endured 12 years of brutality, and finally regained his freedom in 1853.
Hollywood Heists: The Actual Events That Inspired 'The Bling Ring'
Discover the shocking true events behind 'The Bling Ring' movie. Learn how California teens burglarized celebrity homes, stealing $3 million from stars like Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan between 2008-2009, in this exposé of Hollywood's infamous heists.
From Strip Clubs to Scams: The True Story of 'Hustlers'
Uncover the shocking true story that inspired the hit movie 'Hustlers'. Explore how real-life strippers orchestrated a daring scam targeting wealthy clients, as detailed in the original 2015 New York Magazine exposé that sparked the Hollywood adaptation.
Royal Rivalries: The Historical Truth of 'The Favourite'
Explore the historical truth behind the Oscar-winning film 'The Favourite'. Uncover the real story of Queen Anne's court and the royal rivalries that shaped early 18th-century England, separating fact from cinematic fiction.
Infiltrating Hate: The Real-Life Inspiration for BlacKkKlansman
Uncover the incredible true story of Ron Stallworth, the Black detective who infiltrated the KKK in 1978. Explore the daring undercover operation that inspired Spike Lee's acclaimed film 'BlacKkKlansman' and exposed white supremacist activities in Colorado Springs.
Exposing Evil: The True Investigation Behind 'Spotlight'
Delve into the true story behind the film 'Spotlight' and The Boston Globe's groundbreaking investigation that uncovered systemic child sexual abuse in Boston's Catholic Church. Discover how dedicated journalists exposed decades of hidden scandal in 2001.