The movie Sheffey is based on a true story. It brings to the screen the real-life experiences and situations, giving them a cinematic treatment while staying true to the essence of the original events.
I'm not sure specifically which 'Sheffey based on true story' you are referring to. There could be many works named like that. It might be a movie, a book or a play. Without more context, it's hard to say exactly what it's about.
Some other works are 'The Social Network' which is based on the founding of Facebook by Mark Zuckerberg. And '12 Years a Slave' which is based on the true story of Solomon Northup. These kinds of works take real - life events and turn them into engaging stories, and if 'Sheffey based on true story' is a similar work, it would also do the same by presenting the story of Sheffey in an interesting and impactful way.
Yes, '1408' is based on a true story. The story was inspired by a Stephen King short story of the same name. It's about a man who stays in a supposedly haunted hotel room, Room 1408, and experiences terrifying and inexplicable events.
Well, it's a bit of a mix. While it may be inspired by some true elements from 1899 such as the general state of the world, sea travel, and social hierarchies at that time, it also has a lot of fictional elements added for the sake of drama and mystery. For example, the overarching mystery plot might be a creative take on some historical uncertainties, but not directly based on a single true story.
In many cases, 'True Story' is indeed drawn from actual happenings. The creators might take some artistic liberties, but the core elements are rooted in truth.