Nonfics

Nonfics

Steve Coogan Talks Nonfiction Drama ‘Philomena’ and Altering Fact for Greater Truth

Christopher Campbell's avatar
Christopher Campbell
Nov 20, 2013
∙ Paid

What does it mean for a movie to be “based on a true story”? In the case of Philomena, it means borrowing real events and people and reworking them to fit a thematic narrative. Often that infusion of fiction and dramatization brings about a greater truth, and in this new release, that greater truth being communicated is that there is still room for sinc…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Christopher Campbell.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2025 Christopher Campbell · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture