The Real Story
Documentary style show talking about real life events from some of the most popular movies.
- 2002-2013
- 5 seasons
- Smithsonian Channel
- Documentary
- TV-PG
Documentary style show talking about real life events from some of the most popular movies.
Season 2 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2002 - 2009
Episode 1
The Hunt for Red October
Sun, May 23, 2010 47 mins
Join us as we investigate a Soviet officer's revolt at sea, a remarkable event that inspired the "The Hunt for Red October." Experience stories of bravery, tragedy and Soviet secrecy firsthand, from the men aboard the warship and the officers who ordered its destruction.
Episode 2
Casino
Sun, May 9, 2010 47 mins
The mob. Corruption. Murder. Wire-tapping. Betrayal. It's a story only Scorsese could dream up...but it really happened.
Episode 3
The Exorcist
Sun, Apr 25, 2010 47 mins
Uncover the terrifying true story behind one of the most frightening movies ever made.
Episode 4
Bourne Identity
Sun, May 16, 2010 47 mins
See how covert CIA agents, as portrayed in the Bourne Trilogy, operate outside of Hollywood...and often outside the law.
Episode 5
The Silence of the Lambs
Sun, Aug 30, 2026 46 mins
Meet the deranged serial killers and the determined FBI agents who inspired one of Hollywood's most terrifying thrillers. See how the grisly stories of Ted Bundy and Ed Gein became the basis for the villains of "The Silence of the Lambs," and how a group of FBI pioneers brought them to justice.