The Most Historically Accurate Hollywood Films

Selma

In 2014, Selma graced screens as one of the most historically factual and emotionally gripping Martin Luther King Jr. biopics to date. It follows Dr. King's march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in the pursuit of equal voting rights. The film was actually criticized for its adversarial portrayal of Dr. King's relationship with President Johnson. Former Mayor of Atlanta and SCLC activist Andrew Young stated that's the only question of accuracy he'd raise about the film.

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The More You Know

  • George Lucas wanted to make a Flash Gordon movie but could not obtain the rights so instead, he created Star Wars.
  • Brad Pitt injured his Achilles heel while playing Achilles.
  • Barbie in Toy Story is voiced by Jodi Benson, best known for her role as Ariel in The Little Mermaid.
  • Lord Byron kept a pet bear in his dormitory while studying at Cambridge.
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