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The Shocking Truth

The Shocking Truth is a compelling documentary series that digs deep into notorious real-life murders and paranormal events and explores how Hollywood turned them into its most memorable thrillers.

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Cast & Crew See All

Paul Boucher
Narrator
Paul Day
Police Officer
Rebekah McKendry
Self

Season 2 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

The Shocking Truth: The Godfather

Sat, May 19, 2018

The Godfather tells the gripping tale of the Corleone family and their struggle for power in the bloody world of organized crime in 1950s New York. The film was a box office smash that reignited the gangster picture, but the brutal gangland violence on screen had nothing compared to The Shocking Truth of real life mobster Frank Costello.

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Awards

  • 2017 - Joey Award - Best Principal or Guest Starring Actress in a TV Series Age 16 & Up - winner
  • 2017 - Joey Award - Best Principal or Guest Starring Actor in a TV Series 13 Years & Up - nominated

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