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Biopics have been thriving in the film industry recently. 

In 2023 alone, more than 23 movies about people’s lives have been released or are set to be released (Movie Insider). 

Biopics are biograph-ical motion pictures that dramatize the life of a particular celebrity or historical figure.   

The shorthand term for biographical (moving) pictures has been around since the 1950s.

They show the celebrity’s life, and also how they changed the world in ways we never even realized. 

They give viewers a chance to learn about the past and social norms during the time, and also give fans a glimpse into their favorite artist’s life and the social norms surrounding them.  

Biopics differ from documentaries because they’re dramatized stories about a person’s life. 

Documentaries are usually more about the person, but these movies give a first-hand look into the star’s life and the trials and tribulations of stardom. 

In biopics, most of the information is accurate, but some things might be changed for dramatic effect. 

Dates are often changed, dialogue is changed, or information is deleted. 

Many biopics have been released in the past few years. 

These movies include “Oppenheimer,” “Napoleon,” “Priscilla,” “Elvis,” “Hidden Figures,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Rocketman” and so many more. 

Movies focusing on a certain person or group are certain to be a hit because the group already has a large fan base who would want to learn more about their favorite star.

Many more biopics are in the works or coming out soon. 

These dramatized biographies include “Bob Marley: One Love” and “The Iron Claw”, a story about legendary wrestling brothers starring Jeremey Allen White, Zac Efron and Lily James. 

Movies about a famous star are certain to gain popularity and be nominated for awards. 

At the Oscars, biopics are often considered for numerous awards because of the leading stars’ great portrayal and the movies also often have a star studded cast. 

The movies are often nominated for many different categories, such as best actor/actress, best picture, best visual effects, best film editing and many more.