The Real Story
10.0
1 votes
2008–2013
5 seasons
~46m/ep
Documentary
Overview
Discover the true stories involving very real people, places and events -- some known to the public, others hidden from it -- that went on to inspire some of Hollywood's biggest hits, most iconic heroes and notorious villains.
Seasons
Season 1
5 episodes · 2008
Season 2
5 episodes · 2010
Season 3
5 episodes
Season 4
6 episodes
Season 5
5 episodes · 2013
Details
Status
Canceled
First aired
August 27, 2008
Last aired
July 28, 2013
Seasons
5
Episodes
26
Networks
Smithsonian Channel
Language
English
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