A CURIOUS TALE OF TRIALS + PERSONS: THE TRUE STORY / 2015

Scarlet Woman The True Story of Mary Magdalene / 2017

Mary Magdalene is a familiar presence in modern culture. We’ve read about her in the Da Vinci Code. We’ve heard about her in Jesus Christ Superstar. We think we know the story well. Yet in actual fact we don’t know it at all because it’s all a fantasy. For a thousand years, the Mary Magdalene story has been one of art's most tremulous myths. In the Bible, she warrants just four actual mentions. She's the most beautiful of the three Marys’ at the foot of the cross. This extraordinary new film tells her story and how it inspired the likes of Giotto, Caravaggio, Titian, Cezanne and Van Gogh. In the end, perhaps the most remarkable thing about Mary Magdalene is that she appears in all this art, yet we still know so little about her. Instead, the many stories of Mary Magdalene tell us more about the artists who have painted her.

The Worst Movie Ever Made? The True Story of 'Birdemic' / 2016

After being rejected from the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, Vietnamese software salesman James Nguyen spent a week driving around the festival in a minivan covered fake blood and stuffed eagles guerilla promoting his low-budget 'romantic thriller' Birdemic: Shock and Terror.

Firestorm '77 The True Story of the Honda Canyon Fire /

Military commanders, fearful of the Base’s cold war secrets being compromised, attempted to control the protocols and procedures of the civilian fire fighters called upon to battle the1977 Honda Canyon Fire on Vandenberg Air Force Base. They intead offered up their own untrained personnel to fight a conflagration that, for all intents and purposes, should have never been fought and couldn’t be beaten.

Dickinson Avenue: The (Mostly) True Story of the Paddock Club / 2015

The Paddock Club was the first place in eastern NC where LGBT people could be themselves. Whether it was hosting a small gathering of friends, or a Broadway-sized drag pageant; for 30 years it was home to a lot of people, and they always thought it would be there. Opened in 1973, it survived the brutal homophobia of the south, the AIDS crisis, the gay-coming-of-age that was the 90s, and when it finally closed in December of 2003, it was one of the longest-running, continually-operating LGBT businesses in America. The patrons and staff of The Paddock wove the tapestry that made up the story of The Paddock. This is their story. The Paddock wasn't just a bar, it was home. It was family.

Troy: The True Story of Love, Power, Honor & the Pursuit of Glory / 2004

Legendary heroes, a beautiful woman, impassioned lovers, a vengeful husband, and a war that will ultimately destroy an entire civilization--such is the legend of Troy. Join us on a journey of discovery and uncover the truth behind the myth.

The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai

12 Seconds Of Gunfire: The true story of a school shooting / 2019

"12 seconds of gunfire: The true story of a school shooting" is a powerful virtual reality experience produced by The Washington Post, based on an unforgettable front-page article by 2018 Pulitzer Prize finalist John Woodrow Cox. The story is illustrated by award-winning animator Wesley Allsbrook ("Dear Angelica") from an original script and audio from The Post's team. The short film recounts what happened to Jacob Hall and Ava Olsen, who were first-graders at Townville Elementary School in South Carolina when a 14-year-old boy opened fire on their school playground at recess. Jacob was killed and the movie follows Ava as she struggles to deal with the aftermath of the shooting - from her friend's funeral to the anguished letter she sends to President Donald Trump asking him to keep kids safe from guns.

Stranger Than Fiction: The True Story of Whitey Bulger, Southie and 'The Departed' / 2007

Authorities, journalists along with the cast & crew from _Departed, The (2006)_ talk about the film's influences. Among them being a real-life Boston gangster named Whitey Bulger, who is the mold for Jack Nicholson's character.

The Life Exotic: Or the Incredible True Story of Joe Schreibvogel / 2016

The G.W. Zoo, located in Wynnewood, OK, is the world's largest private zoo featuring over 187 big cats. The zoo is operated by founder Joe Schreibvogel, a.k.a. Joe Exotic, the self-described "gay, gun-carrying redneck with a mullet." Joe and his two husbands live in a small house behind the zoo along with a full-grown African lion, four liger cubs, a kangaroo and family of "wiener dogs." The zoo was named after Joe's brother, "G.W." who loved exotic animals and had always dreamed of traveling to Africa to see lions roaming free. Then tragedy struck, and G.W. was killed by a drunk semi-truck driver. While he lay dying in hospital, his brother Joe promised that he would dedicate his life to protecting the animals that his brother loved. Almost 20 years on, Joe, his partners and the staff at the zoo continue to live the life exotic and honor the commitment made to G.W. But their eccentric and polyamorous lifestyle has made Joe and his zoo the subject of harsh criticisms and controversy.

Vigilante: The Incredible True Story Of Curtis Sliwa & The Guardian Angels / 2017

The incredible story of a man, a mission, and an organization that transcended race and gender to save New York City from a pit of despair in the late 1970's and 1980's.

I'm Not Bad Luck (The True Story of Kesz Valdez) /

Against all the odds, a 5-year-old homeless boy goes on a mission to improve the lives of fellow street kids.

Buried by Mainstream Media - The True Story of Madeleine McCann / 2014

A 4-part documentary film by film maker & engineer, Richard D. Hall detailing the evidence & testimonies of those involved in the case of the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Despite the unprecedented coverage, few people have any detailed understanding of the circumstantial and physical evidence of the case. In March 2014 Richard D. Hall travelled to Praia Da Luz to embark on this project with a view to reporting in more depth on the subjects that he feels have been incorrectly represented & even covered up by mainstream TV and newspapers.

Dark Clouds Over Elberton: The True Story of the Georgia Guidestones / 2015

In the late 1970s, a stranger named R.C. Christian arrived in the sleepy town of Elberton, Georgia and ordered the construction of a very imposing granite monument. Since 1980, the mystery of the true identity and purpose of R.C. Christian has fascinated all who visit or even know about The Georgia Guidestones. This documentary explores the project, those involved, and most importantly, R.C. Christian himself.

Blow: The True Story of Cocaine, a Bear, and a Crooked Kentucky Cop / 2023

Andrew Thornton’s drug operation was one of the largest Kentucky and Tennessee had ever seen. Thornton would perish while attempting to parachute carrying African gold coins, weapons, thousands in cash and 75 pounds of cocaine. From the CIA to secret parties, Thornton is described as the James Bond of Kentucky by those who knew him. The documentary uncovers the true story behind the drug-sniffing bear and its rise to stardom. The film dissects the myths surrounding the ultimate party animal. Did Country Music legend Waylon Jennings buy the taxidermied bear? How much cocaine did it eat? And is the actual drug-eating bear now on display in a Kentucky store?

Between the Lines: The True Story of Surfers and the Vietnam War / 2008

BETWEEN THE LINES explores the Vietnam War through the prism of the surfing sub-culture. The film looks at the dramatic effect that the Vietnam War and draft had on young American men who rode waves. Narrated by John Milius, Between the Lines explores the choice that most draft age surfers faced during the Vietnam War era: either go to war or evade the draft. It was one or the other. Between the Lines delves into the lives of two surfers who choose opposite paths. Pat Farley and Brant Page. While following the lives of these two surfers the film chronicles the impact of the Vietnam War on the surfing lifestyle. From the peaceful shores of Hawaii to the canopy jungles of Vietnam, Between the Lines excavates the surfing cultures response to an extraordinary circumstance.

Francis Gary Powers: The True Story of the U-2 Spy Incident / 1976

The story of Francis Gary Powers, a U-2 pilot for the CIA who was shot down in his spy plane over Russia, captured and imprisoned.

Surviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three-Hour Tour in History / 2001

A campy look at the making of the 1964-67 TV series, as told by stars Bob Denver, Dawn Wells and Russell Johnson, as well as in flashbacks (actors play the castaways). Bob/Gilligan: Jon Wellner. Dawn/Mary Ann: Samantha Harris. Tina/Ginger: Kristen Dalton. Alan/Skipper: Eric Allan Kramer. Russell/Professor: Michael Wiseman. Jim/Mr. Howell: Steve Vinovich. Natalie/Mrs. Howell: E.J. Peaker. Sherwood Schwartz: Aaron Lustig.

You Only Live Twice: The Incredibly True Story of the Hughes Family / 2010

This documentary takes us on an intimate, whirlwind journey through the ages, revealing the complexities and duality within this prodigiously talented, eccentric maverick clan who've pursued their passions on the world stage.

The True Story of Troy: Ancient War / 2004

The story of the Trojan war is one of history's most enduring legends. A beautiful queen elopes with a foreign prince, which results in a decade-long battle that ends in the complete annihilation of an entire city. However, what grain of truth is there to this mythologicale tale of love and destruction?