It depends. Sometimes movies labeled as 'Searching' might be based on real events, but often they take creative liberties and blend fictional elements.
Well, it varies. Many times, searches are aimed at uncovering real-life information or events. But there are also cases where the search topic is fictional or hypothetical.
Yes, it is. The film tells the story of Sixto Rodriguez, a talented singer - songwriter from Detroit. His music was huge in South Africa but he was unknown in his own country for a long time. The documentary follows the journey of people trying to find out what really happened to him, and it's all based on real events.
Well, not all movie searches are based on true stories. Many movies are created purely from the imagination of writers and filmmakers. However, there are those that draw elements from real-life incidents and people.