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It’s based on an unconventional true story from recent history, set on the British Isles, with a tone that alternates between humorous and sorrowful before delivering an uplifting and humanist message, with skillfully invisible filmmaking that takes a backseat to the performances and story.
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Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Besides, the true story of Michael Jackson’s game-changing musical journey goes way deeper than the hits.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
This series, based on a true story, explores the life of Molly Kochan (Michelle Williams), a woman living with terminal cancer who navigates her illness and childhood trauma, blending comedy and profound honesty in a way that challenges traditional narratives around death and sexuality.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Watermelon Pictures, the company founded by brothers Badie and Hamza Ali, earned an Oscar nomination this year for The Voice of Hind Rajab, directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, a film set in Gaza based on the true story of a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed in 2024 by invading Israeli forces.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Besides, the true story of Michael Jackson’s game-changing musical journey goes way deeper than the hits.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
This series, based on a true story, explores the life of Molly Kochan (Michelle Williams), a woman living with terminal cancer who navigates her illness and childhood trauma, blending comedy and profound honesty in a way that challenges traditional narratives around death and sexuality.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Watermelon Pictures, the company founded by brothers Badie and Hamza Ali, earned an Oscar nomination this year for The Voice of Hind Rajab, directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, a film set in Gaza based on the true story of a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed in 2024 by invading Israeli forces.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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“True story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true%20story. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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