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The Real Story Of

The Real Story Of

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The truth behind famous movies that were based on real events, examining what really happened versus what made it to the big screen.
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The truth behind famous movies that were based on real events, examining what really happened versus what made it to the big screen.

  • Goodfellas

    Episode 1 - 44 mins
    Based on the life story of Henry Hill, "Goodfellas" features the Lufthansa heist at JFK.

  • Hacksaw Ridge

    Episode 2 - 44 mins
    Desmond Doss, the main character in "Hacksaw Ridge," won the Medal of Honor.

  • Zero Dark Thirty

    Episode 3 - 44 mins
    Various critical elements in "Zero Dark Thirty" were disputed, including the characters.

  • Patriots Day

    Episode 4 - 44 mins
    The film "Patriot's Day" is an account of the 2013 terrorist attack at the Boston Marathon.

  • Zodiac

    Episode 5 - 44 mins
    "Zodiac" is a 2007 film about the Zodiac serial killings in San Francisco in 1969.

  • The Social Network

    Episode 6 - 44 mins
    The 2010 film "The Social Network" is scriptwriter Aaron Sorkin's story about Facebook.

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