Biopic

/ˈbaɪoʊˌpɪk/ noun

A movie or film that tells the story of someone's life or a historical period.

Short for 'biographical picture,' blending 'biography' and 'picture.' The term originated in Hollywood in the 1930s-40s as a quick way to label films focusing on real people's life stories.

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