Films based on real eventsare put in the unenviable position of beingscrutinizedfor historical accuracyrather than artistic merit.
A future young adult classic?
What Does ‘Saturday Night’ Embellish About ‘SNL’s History?
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However, Reitman and his co-writerGil Kenanwere prone to heightening the film’s dramatic stakes.
So, ‘Saturday Night’, Fact or Fiction?
Saturday Nightis available to rent on Prime in the U.S.
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At 11:30 PM on October 11, 1975, a group of young comedians and writers changed television history. The film, directed by Jason Reitman, captures the chaos and creativity behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of “Saturday Night Live,” highlighting the birth of an iconic show.
