Based on an Actual Event
Based on an Actual Event
2003, English. Directed by Reynold Reynolds.
A three-channel video installation about the fictional portrayal of American military forces in 20th century war. While each film simulates an actual event, each new war simulates previous wars as shown in popular films. Conceptions of war become reality through the depiction of war as entertainment.
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- 0h 15m
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- English
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Based on an Actual Event runs 15 minutes (0h 15m).
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Based on an Actual Event isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 July 2003. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Based on an Actual Event?
If you liked Based on an Actual Event, try The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell, Why We Fight: Prelude to War, The Pentagon Wars.
Who directed Based on an Actual Event?
Based on an Actual Event (2003) was directed by Reynold Reynolds.