What are some examples of movies or books that are unbelievable based on a true story?

One example could be 'Persepolis'. It is based on the true story of Marjane Satrapi growing up in Iran during a time of great political and social upheaval. It shows her experiences as a young girl in a society with strict religious and cultural norms, and her journey of self - discovery and dealing with the idea of being an 'infidel' in the eyes of some because of her more progressive thoughts and Western - influenced ideas at times.

The movie 'Spotlight' is also based on a true story that involves a kind of fury. The journalists' fury at the cover - up of the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal drove them to expose the truth. Their determination to right the wrongs was fueled by this sense of outrage at the real - life situation they uncovered.

One example could be the story of Aron Ralston. He got his arm trapped by a boulder while canyoning alone. The fact that he survived by amputating his own arm is unbelievable but it's true. It shows the extreme will to live a human can possess.

One example is 'The Blind Side'. It's a heartwarming story based on the real - life experiences of Michael Oher. It shows how a family took him in and helped him become a successful football player.

Sure. One example could be the story of Aron Ralston. He was trapped in a canyon and had to cut off his own arm to survive. It sounds unbelievable but it's a true story. It shows the extreme will to live that a human can possess.

One example is 'The Imitation Game'. It tells the story of Alan Turing's work in cracking the Enigma code during World War II. Another is 'Schindler's List', which is based on Oskar Schindler's efforts to save Jews from the Holocaust. 'A Beautiful Mind' is also a great one, depicting the life of mathematician John Nash.

One example is 'Casino' which is based on the true story of the rise and fall of the mob - influenced casinos in Las Vegas. It shows the real - life power struggles, corruption, and the glitz and glamour of the casino world at that time.

Well, 'The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story' is a TV series based on the very well - known O. J. Simpson trial. It shows the legal drama, the media circus and the racial tensions that surrounded this high - profile case. Also, 'Unbelievable' is a series based on a true story about a young woman who was wrongly accused of lying about her rape, and the two female detectives who worked to uncover the truth.

Another one is '127 Hours'. It's about Aron Ralston who got his arm trapped by a boulder while canyoneering. His real - life story of survival and self - amputation to free himself is both harrowing and almost unbelievable. The movie does a great job of portraying his ordeal.

The book 'Into the Wild' by Jon Krakauer. It tells the true story of Christopher McCandless, a young man who gave up his possessions and went into the Alaskan wilderness. His journey and ultimate fate are both astonishing.