Top 8 US Web Series and Films Based on Real-Life Events
Chernobyl (2019)
This HBO miniseries dives into the catastrophic 1986 nuclear disaster in the Soviet Union. It details the events before, during, and after the explosion, showcasing the bravery and mistakes of those involved.
Mindhunter (2017-2019)
Based on the true-crime book "Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit," this Netflix series follows FBI agents as they interview imprisoned serial killers to understand how they think.
The Social Network (2010)
Directed by David Fincher, this film tells the story of how Mark Zuckerberg created Facebook, exploring the legal battles and personal conflicts that arose from the platform’s creation.
American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson (2016)
Directed by David Fincher, this film tells the story of how Mark Zuckerberg created Facebook, exploring the legal battles and personal conflicts that arose from the platform’s creation.
Spotlight (2015)
A film based on the Boston Globe's investigation into the Catholic Church's cover-up of child molestation cases. It follows the reporters who exposed the widespread abuse and the institution's efforts to conceal it.
When They See Us (2019)
Ava DuVernay’s Netflix miniseries portrays the true story of the Central Park Five, five teenagers wrongfully convicted of a brutal attack in 1989. It highlights the flaws in the criminal justice system.
Unbelievable (2019)
This Netflix series tells the true story of a young woman charged with lying about being raped and the two female detectives who follow a twisting path to uncover the truth.
The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)
Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, this film recounts the infamous 1969 trial of seven defendants charged by the federal government with conspiracy and more, arising from the countercultural protests in Chicago at the 1968 Democratic National Convention.