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From Fact to Fiction: Turning a True Story into a Series
Season 13
Episode 11
The demand for entertainment based on true stories has skyrocketed in recent years and is now one of the most popular genres in the television industry. Join this group of TV writers and producers who have found their niche in true-story storytelling. They’ll share advice on the delicate process of adapting a real-life story into scripted TV.
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Akiva Goldsman discusses writing A Beautiful Mind, Titans, and A Time to Kill.
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Gina Prince-Bythewood discusses "The Old Guard," "Love & Basketball," and "Beyond the Lights."
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Academy Award-winning screenwriter, Ron Bass, discusses his career writing box office hits
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GLOW co-creators discuss adapting the real-life ‘80s phenomenon into a Netflix series.
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Lawrence Kasdan, screenwriter of "The Big Chill," "The Empire Strikes Back," and many more, discusses the creative process behind some of his greatest films.
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David Mandel discusses his role at the helm of the critically acclaimed series, Veep.
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Virgil Williams discusses writing the Academy Award nominated film, "Mudbound."
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