Real Stories
Real Stories is an ongoing series about the true stories behind movies and TV shows. It’s that simple.
Browse the full Real Stories archive below
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The Real Story Behind Sofia Coppola’s ‘Priscilla’
From Germany to Graceland, here is a look at the true events behind the film.
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The Real Story Behind ‘Jesus Revolution’
A look at the counterculture movement that became the religious right.
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The Real Story Behind ‘Cocaine Bear’
Yes, a bear actually did consumer millions of dollars worth of cocaine.
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The Real Story Behind ‘The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford’
A look at what really happened with the characters of Andrew Dominik’s 2007 Western epic.
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The Real Story Behind ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’
A real disc jockey inspired Robin Williams’ classic character.
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The Real Story Behind ‘Gangs of New York’
A look at some of the real people and events behind Martin Scorsese’s 2002 epic.
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The Real Story Behind ‘The Wager’
Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio reunite for this tale of mutiny on the high seas.
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The Real Story Behind ‘Five Days at Memorial’
The new miniseries from Apple details the impossible decisions faced by doctors during Hurricane Katrina.
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The Real Story Behind ‘A League of Their Own’
To mark the 30th anniversary of the film’s release, here is a look at the real story behind A League of Their Own.