With Hollywood running short on fresh ideas, we’ve seen a growing wave of “based on a true story” media. Real-life events are becoming the go-to source for new movies and shows, on streaming platforms. And while this trend is pulling in viewers and boosting watch time, there’s big question remains:

How true are these stories, really?

What parts are genuine, and what parts are polished, exaggerated, or rewritten just to make the plot hit harder?

On this episode of the LeisureHub Podcast, Justin and his guest Austin, dig into the storytelling behind “true story” media — what gets changed, why we crave these true stories, and what it says about how we consume entertainment today. Open your streaming app of choice, and enjoy.

Timestamps

00:05:31 - Intro

00:11:53 - The Truth Makes You Lean In

00:20:55 - Truth in the Details

00:37:57 - Documentaries vs Compelling Stories

01:02:34 - Outro