True Story is a 2015 mystery drama film directed by Rupert Goold, based on the memoir by Michael Finkel. The movie stars Jonah Hill as Michael Finkel, James Franco as Christian Longo, and Felicity Jones as Jill Barker. Here’s an overview of the film:

The story follows Michael Finkel, a disgraced journalist for The New York Times who is struggling to salvage his career after being caught fabricating details in a story. Finkel’s life takes an unexpected turn when he learns that Christian Longo, a man accused of murdering his wife and three children, had been living under Finkel’s identity while on the run in Mexico.

Curious about the bizarre connection, Finkel visits Longo in prison. The accused killer claims he’s a fan of Finkel’s work and insists that he’ll share his version of the truth with Finkel alone. Drawn into Longo’s enigmatic personality, Finkel starts working on a book about the case, hoping it will redeem his reputation.

However, as their conversations deepen, Finkel begins to question Longo’s sincerity. The boundaries between truth and lies blur, and Finkel is forced to confront the ethical dilemmas of his profession while trying to uncover the truth about what really happened.

True Story is a chilling exploration of deception, manipulation, and the complex relationship between truth and storytelling. It delves into the psychological dynamics between the two men and raises questions about morality, trust, and ambition.

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