The Untold History of the United States. Poster of the 2012 TV series and cover of the book novelization
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The Untold History of The United States
Oliver Stone, Peter Kuznick, 2012
TV series vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Oliver Stone, 2012-2013

This ten-part documentary series revisits events from the 20th century that were underreported at the time but played a pivotal role in shaping America’s intricate and distinctive history.


JFK. Poster of the 1991 movie and cover of the 1988 book, On the Trail of the Assassins
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On the Trail of the Assassins
Jim Garrison, 1988
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Oliver Stone, 1991

On November 22, 1963, president John F. Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas. An investigation concludes that Lee Harvey Oswald and Jack Ruby acted alone in their respective crimes, but Louisiana district attorney Jim Garrison is skeptical. He discovers there’s more to the Kennedy assassination than the official story.


JFK. Poster of the 1991 movie and cover of the 1989 book, Crossfire: The Plot That Killed Kennedy
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Crossfire: The Plot That Killed Kennedy
Jim Marrs, 1989
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Oliver Stone, 1991

On November 22, 1963, president John F. Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas. An investigation concludes that Lee Harvey Oswald and Jack Ruby acted alone in their respective crimes, but Louisiana district attorney Jim Garrison is skeptical. He discovers there’s more to the Kennedy assassination than the official story.


JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1992 book, Destiny Betrayed
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Destiny Betrayed
James DiEugenio, 1992
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Oliver Stone, 2021

An American-British documentary film about the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Declassified files related to President Kennedy’s assassination in a far larger context, aiming to shine more light on what really happened in 1963.


Natural Born Killers. Poster of the 1994 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Natural Born Killers
Leslie Stout, 1994
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Oliver Stone, 1994

Mickey Knox and his wife Mallory stop at a diner in the New Mexico desert. The couple camp in the desert, and Mallory reminisces about how she met Mickey, a meat deliveryman who serviced her family’s household. Following the Knoxes murder spree is a self-serving tabloid journalist, Wayne Gale, who profiles them on his show, American Maniacs, soon elevating them to cult hero status.


Snowden. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2014 book, The Snowden Files
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The Snowden Files
Luke Harding, 2014
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Oliver Stone, 2016

In 2013, Edward Snowden arranges a clandestine meeting in Hong Kong with documentarian Laura Poitras and journalist Glenn Greenwald. Poitras later released a documentary about this meeting titled Citizenfour, this in turn was used in a scene within the film Snowden. He eventually fractures his tibia, and is informed that he will be receiving an administrative discharge and that he may serve his country in other ways.


Snowden. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2015 book, Time of the Octopus
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Time of the Octopus
Anatoly Kucherena, 2015
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Oliver Stone, 2016

In 2013, Edward Snowden arranges a clandestine meeting in Hong Kong with documentarian Laura Poitras and journalist Glenn Greenwald. Poitras later released a documentary about this meeting titled Citizenfour, this in turn was used in a scene within the film Snowden. He eventually fractures his tibia, and is informed that he will be receiving an administrative discharge and that he may serve his country in other ways.


Nuclear Now. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 2019 book, A Bright Future
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A Bright Future
Joshua S. Goldstein, Staffan A. Qvist, 2019
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Oliver Stone, 2022

Gaining unprecedented entry into the nuclear sectors of France, Russia, and the United States, filmmaker Oliver Stone delves into the potential of nuclear energy to pave the way for a brighter future. Through his exploration, he contemplates the prospect of the global community triumphing over challenges such as climate change with the aid of nuclear power—an alternative that could play a crucial role in ensuring our ongoing survival sooner than anticipated.


Born on the Fourth of July. Poster of the 1989 movie and cover of the 1976 book
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Born on the Fourth of July
Ron Kovic, 1976
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Oliver Stone, 1989

In October 1967, Ron Kovic is a Marine sergeant on a reconnaissance mission in Vietnam, during his second tour of duty. In January 1968, Ron is critically wounded during a firefight, but is rescued by a fellow Marine. Against his doctors’ requests, Ron desperately tries to walk again with the use of braces and crutches, only to damage his legs and confine himself permanently to a wheelchair.


Any Given Sunday. Poster of the 1999 movie and cover of the 1984 book, On Any Given Sunday
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On Any Given Sunday
Pat Toomay, 1984
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Oliver Stone, 1999

The Miami Sharks, a once-great American football team, are struggling to make the 2001 Associated Football Franchises of America (AFFA) playoffs. They are coached by thirty-year veteran Tony D’Amato, who has fallen out of favor with young team owner Christina Pagniacci and offensive coordinator and D’Amato’s expected successor Nick Crozier.


U Turn. Poster of the 1997 movie and cover of the 1997 book, Stray Dogs
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Stray Dogs
John Ridley, 1997
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Oliver Stone, 1997

Bobby Cooper is a drifter in debt to a violent gangster when his car breaks down in Superior, Arizona. Stranded and broke, he meets Jake and Grace McKenna, a father and daughter who are also a married couple. They separately approach Bobby to kill the other for money.


Savages. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 2010 book
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Savages
Don Winslow, 2010
movie vs book
Oliver Stone, 2012

Best friends Chon and Ben are marijuana growers in Laguna Beach, California. Ophelia is kidnapped by Lado’s gang; Chon and Ben are notified of the kidnapping by a video call from cartel leader Elena Sánchez, who threatens to harm Ophelia if they decline the partnership.