They often have a sense of authenticity. Since they are based on real events, they can feel more relatable. For instance, a play about a historical battle can make the audience feel like they are getting a glimpse into the past.
They usually carry a deeper message. Because they are rooted in real - life situations, they can be used to make social or political statements. For example, plays based on civil rights movements can inspire change and make people more aware of historical injustices.
They often have a sense of historical authenticity. For example, in 'Julius Caesar', the settings and the basic sequence of events related to Caesar's life and death are based on historical records. This gives the play a certain gravitas.
They often had a strong moral and religious message. The characters were typically drawn from the Bible, like Adam and Eve. The settings were simple, usually just a platform or an open area in a town. Costumes were basic but symbolic, representing the different biblical figures.
One characteristic could be the adaptation of the religious themes into more secular contexts. For example, they might focus on the moral lessons in the Bible stories without emphasizing the religious dogma. Another aspect could be the modernization of the characters and settings to make them more relatable to contemporary audiences.
Authenticity. Since they are based on true stories, they carry a sense of real - world events and experiences. For example, if it's about a swarm of refugees, the hardships and reasons for their movement are real.
Films based on true stories usually have a connection to real - world emotions. The characters' experiences are often relatable because they actually happened to someone. In 'The Pursuit of Happyness', the struggles of the main character are based on a true story and many people can empathize with his fight for a better life. They also tend to attract more attention from the audience as people are generally curious about real events and the people involved. Additionally, they can sometimes bring about social change by highlighting important issues as seen in 'Erin Brockovich' which focused on environmental pollution and corporate negligence.
These comedies usually have a sense of authenticity. Since they are based on true stories, they can draw on real emotions and experiences. For example, in 'The Blind Side', which is based on a true story, the characters' relationships feel real and the comedic moments come from their genuine interactions within the framework of the true story. The fact that it really happened gives an extra layer of depth to the humor.
They often feel more relatable. For example, in a true - story - based romance, the characters might face real - life problems like financial difficulties or family opposition, which many people can identify with.
They tend to have a sense of authenticity. For example, the settings and events might be recognizable to those familiar with the real - life situations. Like in a manga about a historical event, the details of the era would be accurately depicted.
These films usually have a strong emotional impact. Since they are based on real events, the stories can be very moving, like stories of survival or great achievements. They can make the viewers feel a wide range of emotions from sadness to inspiration.
Many of them aimed to be as accurate as possible in depicting the real events. For instance, in 'Ford v Ferrari', the racing scenes were carefully re - created to match the historical race.