Telling True Crime Stories

On Story gives viewers an inside look at the creative process behind some of our most popular and beloved movies and television shows. All episodes feature recorded conversations between acclaimed and award-winning screenwriters, TV creators, and filmmakers from the Austin Film Festival's annual conference and year round events.

Season 10 Episode 7 | 26m 46s | CC

This week on On Story, screenwriters Michael Werwie (Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile) and Guinevere Turner (Charlie Says) discuss the challenges of crafting compelling entertainment while respecting the human stories affected by the crimes.

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Support for On Story is provided by the Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation and Bogle Family Vineyards. On Story is presented by Austin PBS, KLRU-TV and distributed by NETA.

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