It is based on the real-life tragedy of 1,000 victims from the German Democratic Republic who were shot while trying to escape.

Frank specializes in a familiar genre, the made-for-television movie based on real-life tragedy.

In Norma Jean, he finds a potential star without a real-life tragedy.

The anecdote recounts Eggers's recent discovery of the real-life tragedy underlying his journal's name, which was chosen, naturally, as a joke.

Some real-life tragedies have also played a role.

"The world of fun and games meets real-life tragedy," the broadcaster Al Michaels said before the kickoff.

Strapping jocks who start hanging out with drug kingpins are casting themselves as the fall guys in a real-life tragedy.

The real-life tragedy is that this was an occasion fated to be taken over by violence given the historical circumstances.

But "Brooklyn North," with its upbeat tone and dramatic flair, goes further than other genres in turning real-life tragedy into sheer entertainment.

Bishop Ricard said he believed there was a link between make-believe violence and real-life tragedy.