15+ True Stories That Inspired Hollywood Films That Charity Had No Part Of

Published on 11/22/2017
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Unbroken

So Angelina Jolie directed the film Unbroken which accounts Louis “Louie” Zamperini’s survival story as a US prisoner of war in World War II. Following mechanical failure during a search and rescue mission, Louie crashed and managed to survive on a raft for 47 days until drifting to the Japanese occupied Marshall Islands, where he was subsequently captured. For a year after, Louie was tortured. When he eventually returned home, he received a hero’s welcome.

Unbroken

Unbroken

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The Devil Wears Prada

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway brought class and wit to the 2006 flick The Devil Wears Prada, which is actually based on Lauren Weisberger’s personal experience working as Anna Wintour’s personal assistant. Currently Wintour is considered as one of the most renowned figures in fashion.

The Devil Wears Prada

The Devil Wears Prada

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