"Fact Checking the Accuracy of the 'Gran Turismo' Movie: Jann Mardenborough's Story"
The movie "Gran Turismo" is based on a true story, with some liberties taken. It revolves around the Nissan GT Academy, a contest sponsored by Nissan and Sony in 2008 to see if a skilled video gamer could race a sports car. Jann Mardenborough, a former video game ace turned professional race car driver, won the third incarnation of the GT Academy in 2011. The film also highlights Mardenborough's third-place finish at Le Mans in 2013 and a near-fatal crash in Germany in 2015. The movie features real-life details and includes actors such as Archie Madekwe and Geri Halliwell.