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The Real Story Of

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.
  • Donnie Brasco

    Episode 1 - 44 mins
    Joe Pistone goes undercover as Donnie Brasco to investigate the Mafia.
  • Face of an Angel (Amanda Knox)

    Episode 2 - 44 mins
    The story of Amanda Knox, the American girl who was charged with the murder of her Italian roommate.
  • Unbroken

    Episode 3 - 44 mins
    A story that explains only some of what Louis Zamperini went through.
  • American Sniper

    Episode 4 - 44 mins
    The life of Chris Kyle, the sniper that the movie "American Sniper" is based on.
  • Exodus

    Episode 5 - 44 mins
    Researchers are separating fact from fiction about the biblical story.
  • Munich

    Episode 6 - 44 mins
    An in-depth look at the story behind "Munich," Steven Spielberg's movie.

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