The film “Black Robe” is a story about a priest in 1600 who is traveling to find a remote Canadian mission amongst Huron settlements. The film focuses on the lives and culture of the indigenous people and was hailed for its respectful and accurate representation.
Director Bruce Beresford decided to make the film adaptation after reading the novel by the same name by Brian Moore. He made it his mission to bring the people in the book to life as accurately as possible.
Schindler's List
The story of German businessman Oskar Schindler was immortalized in the Steven Spielberg film "Schindler’s List." He starts out trying to make money off the war, but once he witnesses what was really going on, Schindler decides to save as many Jews as he can.
The film does take some dramatic liberties with the story, changing a few characters and events, the overall narrative, however, remains true to the novel "Schindler’s Ark" by Thomas Keneally on which it was based.
Green Book
The sleeper hit "Green Book" tells the story of "Tony Lip" Vallelonga, an Italian bouncer who is looking for work and becomes the driver of an African American classical pianist who is touring the South in the 1960s, with the two become unlikely friends.
The film is considered by many to be extremely accurate since Vallelonga’s son Nick is one of the screenwriters. The film won three Oscars for Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor.
Gettysburg
If you’ve ever been curious about one of the most decisive battles in the Civil War, then Gettysburg is the film for you. The film's deliberately slow pace offers director Ronald F. Maxwell the chance to show not only the two front lines but also what took place behind the scenes.
The film focuses on every detail and has received praise from both audiences and critics, both for its incredible performances and for how it tried to represent the historical events accurately.
The Lion in Winter
These days Medieval films try to accurately portray the hardships experienced by lower classes, but they used to be all about glamour. Although the characters in "The Lion in Winter look polished," it makes more sense because the film is mostly about royalty. Its greatest strength, however, is in its depiction of the life of King Henry II.
The film focuses on his failure to choose an heir to his throne and how his sons and his wife manipulate his decision for their own personal gain. The riveting story and incredible acting earned the film three Oscars.