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The film, which tells the true story of an all-Black, all-female battalion in WWII, also saw Kerry Washington take home the Best Actress award in a moment of genuine shock and gratitude.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Feb. 2025
To Catch a Killer is not based on one particular true story, though Szifron's film clearly takes inspiration from the mass shootings that have plagued the U.S. over the last several decades, particularly the Beltway sniper attacks of 2002.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Yeah, during lockdown, a producer friend and I were putting together this great piece of IP that was actually based on a true story.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
Related Articles The movie, directed and written by Tyler Perry and available on Netflix, tells the true story of the only Women’s Army Corps unit of color stationed overseas during World War II.
—Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Feb. 2025
To Catch a Killer is not based on one particular true story, though Szifron's film clearly takes inspiration from the mass shootings that have plagued the U.S. over the last several decades, particularly the Beltway sniper attacks of 2002.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Yeah, during lockdown, a producer friend and I were putting together this great piece of IP that was actually based on a true story.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
Related Articles The movie, directed and written by Tyler Perry and available on Netflix, tells the true story of the only Women’s Army Corps unit of color stationed overseas during World War II.
—Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for true story
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“True story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true%20story. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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