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  • The Real Story • Season 5

    S5 E3: Platoon

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    46M JUL 14, 2013 TV-14

    S5 E3: Actor Willem Dafoe, director Oliver Stone, and Vietnam historians all explore the truth behind the film "Platoon."

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The Real Story
They've thrilled us, horrified us, and devastated us. They've raised questions about our past and given us hope for a brighter future. They are five of Hollywood's biggest hits, all works of fiction, but all inspired by real events more dramatic than anything a screenwriter could dream up. Join us as we go behind the scenes of "Live Free or Die Hard," "Scream," "Platoon," "The Da Vinci Code," and "Star Trek," and uncover the actual characters and true stories that inspired some of Hollywood's most famous blockbusters.
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Genre Documentary
Year 2009
Seasons 1
Rating TV-14
Brand Smithsonian Channel
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