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  1. Feb 26, 2018 · But you may be shocked to realize just how many films are inspired by nonfiction books. From tales of true crime to riveting memoirs of astounding lives, this list features 12 of our favorite compelling nonfiction works that have inspired some truly great movies.

  2. Feb 18, 2009 · Creative Nonfiction: Directed by Lena Dunham. With Richard Brundage, Jeff Cristiani, Grace Dunham, Lena Dunham. Ella, a college student, obsesses over her relationship with Chris, neglecting her screenplay.

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    • Comedy, Drama
    • Lena Dunham
    • 2009-02-18
    • Donnie Brasco
    • Escape from Alcatraz
    • Casino
    • The Blind Side
    • The Wolf of Wall Street
    • The Perfect Storm
    • Apollo 13
    • Catch Me If You Can
    • Goodfellas
    • Schindler's List

    Donnie Brascois a crime drama about an undercover F.B.I. agent infiltrating the mob and discovering he has more in common with the mafia life than he might have anticipated. The film features incredible performances from the legendary cast, including Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, and Michael Madsen as well as being directed by Mike Newell. Donnie Brasco ...

    Escape From Alcatrazis a classic action crime movie about three daring men attempting to escape from one of the most infamous and secure prisons in the world. The film is directed by Don Siegel and stars Patrick McGoohan, Jack Thibeau, and features an iconic performance from Clint Eastwood. Escape From Alcatraz is often cited as one of the best pri...

    Casino is one of Martin Scorsese's iconic crime epics about two friends moving to Las Vegas and competing with one another over a gambling empire as well as a beautiful and fast-talking socialite. The film has an all-star cast with iconic performances from Joe Pesci, Don Rickles, and Sharon Stone as well as one of Robert De Niro's best performances...

    The Blind Sideis a sports drama about Michael Oher, a traumatized and homeless young boy who became an All-American football player with a successful career in the NFL with the help of a woman and her family. The film was adapted and directed by John Lee Hancock and stars Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, and Quinton Aaron. The Blind Side is often cited ...

    The Wolf Of Wall Streetis a crime comedy about the life of Jordan Belfort covering his rise to a wealthy stockbroker living the high life to his fall involving corruption, crime, and the federal government. The film is directed by legendary filmmaker, Martin Scorsese, and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, and Kyle Chandler. Relate...

    The Perfect Stormis an action/adventure drama about an unusually aggressive storm pattern catching a group of commercial fishermen unaware and putting them all in extreme danger. The film is directed by Wolfgang Petersen and has an incredible cast featuring George Clooney, Diane Lane, Mark Wahlberg, and John C. Reilly. The Perfect Stormis based on ...

    Apollo 13is an adventure drama about NASA being tasked with returning Apollo 13 to earth safely after the aircraft undergoes massive internal damage putting the lives of the three astronauts on board at risk. It makes sense that the film has gone on to become a classic space movie due to the iconic performances from Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, and Kevi...

    Catch Me If You Canis a crime drama about a young con artist using his skills in forgery to pass as a doctor, lawyer, and pilot as well as the F.B.I. agent obsessed with tracking down and catching the con man. The film is directed by legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, and Christopher Walken. Related: 10 Bes...

    Goodfellas is a classic and iconic Martin Scorsese crime drama about the story of Henry Hill and his life in the mob as well as his relationship with his wife and partners in crime in the Italian-American crime syndicate. The film features unforgettable performances from Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, and Joe Pesci, and is arguably the best gangster f...

    Schindler's Listis a classic historical drama set during World War II about an industrialist becoming concerned for his Jewish workforce after their persecution by the Nazis. The film is directed by Steven Spielberg and is an outlier in his iconic filmography as the filmmaker doesn't often tackle historical biographies. Schindler's Listfeatures inc...

  3. Dec 28, 2012 · Introduction to CREATIVE NONFICTION (2009) - College student Ella is completely focused on her ambiguously romantic relationship with her dorm-mate, Chris. She is so consumed by trying to ...

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  5. Feb 18, 2009 · Overview. College student Ella is completely focused on her ambiguously romantic relationship with her dorm-mate, Chris. She is so consumed by trying to understand his behavior that she's neglecting the screenplay she is supposed to write in order to graduate.

  6. Directed by Lena Dunham. Art Imitates Life. College student Ella is completely focused on her ambiguously romantic relationship with her dorm-mate, Chris. She is so consumed by trying to understand his behavior that she’s neglecting the screenplay she is supposed to write in order to graduate.