07 - How BOATS is Fighting with My Family (2019)? With David Sokoll Artwork

How BOATS is it? Dissecting movies based on a true story.

Not about boats. Dissecting movies Based on a true story. If you're like me, every time you watch a movie that's Based On A True Story (B.O.A.T.S.) you forever wonder just how closely the adaptation followed the original story. Well, let's find out! I'll do the reading and have my smart and funny friends on to discuss these films and see how true to life the Hollywood versions are. Come on in!

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How BOATS is it? Dissecting movies based on a true story.

07 - How BOATS is Fighting with My Family (2019)? With David Sokoll

September 11, 2020 • Rob Bergsma

How Based On A True Story is Fighting With My Family (2019)?

Film buff and fun guy David Sokoll joins Rob to break down how well the movie lines up with the true story of WWE Superstar Paige. From the family run wrestling business in England to quality time with Dwayne The Rock Johnson, how close did this rags to riches story stay to reality? The movie is written and directed by Stephen Merchant and stars Florence Pugh, Nick Frost, Dwayne Johnson, Lena Headey, Vince Vaughn and Jack Lowden.

Where to watch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/fighting-with-my-family

The documentary the movie is based on: https://vimeo.com/205508370

Good writeup on fact vs fiction: https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/fighting-with-my-family/

Another article with lots of info:
https://screenrant.com/fighting-family-movie-true-story-wwe-paige-changes/