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Kevin Nguyen, Hunter Dillon, Tony Nappo, Kim Ha, Fred Nguyen Khan and Ryan Mcdonald act in the film based on a true story, overseen by producers Caitlyn Sponheimer, Katia Shannon and Hodgson.
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
The story of the Black Mafia Family in Detroit is based on a true story, and one of the leads is actually the son of one of the main characters.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
All About JoJo the Tornado Dog JoJo the Tornado Dog is based on a true story of Sampson’s own rescue pup, JoJo.
—Clea Haran, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
Based on a true story, The Accused (1988) starred Foster as Sarah Tobias, a waitress who is gang raped by three men at a local bar while onlookers cheered, then goes on to testify against them.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2025
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
The story of the Black Mafia Family in Detroit is based on a true story, and one of the leads is actually the son of one of the main characters.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
All About JoJo the Tornado Dog JoJo the Tornado Dog is based on a true story of Sampson’s own rescue pup, JoJo.
—Clea Haran, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
Based on a true story, The Accused (1988) starred Foster as Sarah Tobias, a waitress who is gang raped by three men at a local bar while onlookers cheered, then goes on to testify against them.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2025
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“True story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true%20story. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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