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.
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.
Art in Wartime: The True Mission of 'The Monuments Men'
Explore the true story of the Monuments Men, WWII heroes who saved Europe's cultural heritage. Discover how this group of art experts rescued millions of artworks from Nazi looting, inspiring the Hollywood film.
A Prank Gone Wrong: The Disturbing Reality Behind 'Compliance'
Discover the disturbing real events behind the film 'Compliance'. Learn how a prank call led to shocking abuse of authority in a fast-food restaurant, exploring the dark side of obedience and manipulation.
Obsessed with Z: Percy Fawcett's Real Amazonian Quest
Uncover the true story of Percy Fawcett, the British explorer who vanished searching for the mythical "City of Z" in the Amazon. Explore the real events that inspired 'The Lost City of Z' and captivated the world.
Mascara and Faith: The Actual Rise and Fall of Tammy Faye Bakker
Explore the real life of Tammy Faye Bakker, the iconic televangelist. Discover her journey from PTL Club fame to scandal and redemption, inspiring 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' biopic.
From Baseball to Espionage: The True Tale of Moe Berg
Discover the incredible true story of Moe Berg, the MLB catcher who transformed into a WWII spy. Explore how this multilingual baseball player's unique skills led him from the diamond to covert operations for the OSS.