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Season 3 – The Real Story

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Everyone knows that the film "Titanic" is based on a true story, but what about the "Indiana Jones" movies? Those, too, are fact-based (inspired by real-life explorers). This series provides insight into the true stories and inspirations behind famous people, places and events in these movies and others.

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The Real Story — Season 3

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Ron Howard

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David Harewood

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Paul McGann

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 15, 2011 Pirates of the Caribbean This instalment looks at Disney's `Pirates of the Caribbean' series. Starring Johnny Depp, the films tell the incredible story of an 18th century pirate captain who battles a band of cursed former crewmates led by the undead Captain Barbossa. Details Episode 2 Aired May 22, 2011 Titanic Exploring the remarkable facts surrounding the sinking of the Titanic, while also questioning the accuracy of some of the key moments in James Cameron's smash-hit film. Details Episode 3 Aired May 29, 2011 Jaws Documentary examining the shocking shark attacks in New Jersey in 1916, believed to have influenced Jaws. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 5, 2011 Gladiator Examining the lives and often grisly deaths of Roman gladiators; their lives and the behavior of Emperor Commodus become the basis for the film "Gladiator." Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 12, 2011 Jurassic Park Although works of fiction, elements of Michael Crichton's classic novel and Steven Spielberg's subsequent film were based on truth; discover the real story of "Jurassic Park." Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 29, 2012 Saving Private Ryan Revealing the truth behind the most dramatic scenes of the film while eye-witnesses tell the real story of Private Ryan. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 5, 2012 True Grit An authentic view of the west; uncovering a world where the good guys and the bad guys can be interchangeable. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 12, 2012 Apollo 13 Footage and interviews with the astronauts and flight controllers; filmmaker Ron Howard. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 19, 2012 The Close Encounters of the Third Kind Cases of alleged alien abduction inspire a sci-fi blockbuster; examining how Spielberg's scientists explored the UFO phenomenon. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 26, 2012 Braveheart Examining if Mel Gibson's Oscar-winning film "Braveheart," based on the life of Scottish rebel William Wallace, is historically accurate. Details Episode 11 Aired Sep 2, 2012 The Master and Commander A meticulously researched Oscar-winning epic draws on historical facts to present the seafaring exploits of Captain Jack Aubrey. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 24, 2013 Star Trek The cast and crew of the film and television series "Star Trek" reveal the truth behind the gossip and on-set controversies. Details Episode 13 Aired Jul 7, 2013 Die Hard 4.0 A look at the hackers and FBI investigators who inspired the fourth "Die Hard" film; examining the threat of cyber-attacks. Details Episode 14 Aired Jul 14, 2013 Platoon Director Oliver Stone and actor Willem Dafoe reveal the truth behind their award winning Vietnam War movie. Details Episode 15 Aired Jul 21, 2013 The Da Vinci Code The truth behind "The Da Vinci Code." Details Episode 16 Aired Jul 28, 2013 Scream Uncovering the true events that inspired Hollywood's most successful horror movie; a real serial killer is brought to justice. Details
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Season Info

Network
Smithsonian Channel
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Entertainment, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 15, 2011