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The Real Story

2008 to 2013 Documentary 5 seasons

TMDB rating 10.0/10 Canceled

Discover the true stories involving very real people, places and events -- some known to the public, others hidden from it -- that went on to inspire some of Hollywood's biggest hits, most iconic heroes and notorious villains.

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  • They've thrilled us, horrified us, and devastated us. They've raised questions about our past and given us hope for a brighter future. They are five of Hollywood's biggest hits, all works of fiction, but all inspired by real events more dramatic than anything a screenwriter could dream up. Join us as we go behind the scenes of "Live Free or Die Hard," "Scream," "Platoon," "The Da Vinci Code," and "Star Trek," and uncover the actual characters and true stories that inspired some of Hollywood's most famous blockbusters. Aired June July 2013

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    TMDB rating 6.0/10

Cast and details

  • Leonard NimoyHimself
  • Herbert F. SolowHimself
  • Eugene RoddenberryHimself
Network
Smithsonian Channel
First aired
Aug 27, 2008
Latest episode
Jul 28, 2013

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