Based on a True Story: Fact and Fantasy in 100 Favorite Movies

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"Exposing the real stories behind 100 hit reality-based movies, this captivating resource offers interesting facts about some of the most well-respected and much-loved films. For both film buffs and casual moviegoers, this invaluable guide explores Hollywood's ardent and often uncomfortable relationship with the factual accounts it converts into fantasy. This work reveals how Hollywood alters history for movie fans, leaving filmgoers often unable to tell the difference between fact and fiction."

By Jonathan Vankin and John Whalen, published in 2005.