Sentences with phrase «somewhat fictionalized»

Little is known about the life of sculptress Augusta Savage, a prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance, but here Schroeder provides a somewhat fictionalized account of the artist's childhood and the events leading up to her enrollment in the Cooper Union School of Art.

Despite being a somewhat fictionalized version of her own life, the novels read like gospel truth to her fans — our reviewer Amy Scribner probably wasn't the only one to be shocked when she realized what section they were shelved in: «Did that mean that Laura Ingalls Wilder — whose braids and spunk I spent the better part of my childhood emulating — hadn't really almost starved during the long winter, or fought with nasty Nellie Oleson, or fallen in love with Almanzo?»

This is a playful, somewhat fictionalized account of the life and times of Irish gang - boss Martin Cahill, and a fine return to form for writer - director John Boorman.

This offers a somewhat fictionalized account of Florenz Ziegfeld, a producer who dreamed big and spent freely on his ambitious shows.

Gossip columnist Jeannette Walls reveals her unusual biography in this somewhat fictionalized account based upon her book.

It was just Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon playing somewhat fictionalized versions of themselves and having a great deal of fun.