Disasters, stories of courage, trauma, stories of shady characters; We are fascinated by works inspired by real events. Here are 7 shows and movies based on people who actually existed.
Griselda
It is impossible not to be fascinated by the story of the “Queen of Cola”, Griselda Blanco. The Colombian drug trafficker has become so powerful (and barbaric) that even Pablo Escobar admitted to being afraid of her. Furthermore, she is masterfully played by Colombian actress Sofia Vergara, who is unrecognizable. (six episodes on Netflix)
Disobedience: the election of Chantale Daigle
The older ones will remember this trial that took place in Quebec in 1989 and the younger ones will be amazed to discover this true story. That of a young woman of 21 who had to fight all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada to have an abortion because her abusive husband tried to stop her. We will remain silent here about the latest turn of events that surprised the entire province. (three episodes on Crave)
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The snow circle (The Snow Company)
Impossible to forget the film “The Survivors (Alive),” which left its mark when it was released in 1993. “The Snow Circle” revisits this incredible story of courage lived in 1972 by the members of a Uruguayan rugby team (and their loved ones) who had to do everything they could to survive the 72 days after their plane crashed in the Andes. (Netflix)
Megantic
This disturbing and moving series in eight episodes presents as many tragic fates of people who experienced the Lac-Mégantic railway tragedy on July 6, 2013. As for the documentary series Lac-Mégantic, this is not an accident of Philippe Falardeau, says further evidence that this tragedy could have been avoided. (Club illico)
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Air
It's always fun to learn the story behind a successful company. Air (A Story of Greatness) looks back at the determination of Sonny Vaccaro (Matt Damon), who in 1985 did everything he could to form a partnership with the man who would become the best basketball player in the world: Michael Jordan. His secret weapon? Air Jordan sneakers sold more than 1.5 million pairs in the first six weeks! (Prime Video)
The Hijacked Truth: From Dream to American Nightmare (American nightmare)
We watch three episodes of this crime documentary series full of twists and turns in one evening, because the search and wait for the truth is unbearable. Told by the young American couple who fell victim to a home invasion and kidnapping in 2015, the affair and the impact it had on their respective lives sends chills down the spine. (Netflix)
Bitconned
This film, reminiscent of The Wolf of Wall Street (the music, the editing, the epic story of fraud), outrages us as much as it fascinates us. It is the rich and arrogant Ray Trapani himself who tells us his story of fraud. He founded a fake crypto company with two “friends” and robbed hundreds of investors of millions of dollars. (Netflix)