After journalist Michael Finkel is fired from The New York Times for embellishing a story, he learns that accused murderer Christian Longo has been claiming to be him. Hoping this story will save his career, Finkel begins interviewing Longo in prison. But soon, the men find themselves in an eerie game of cat and mouse in this psychological drama.

Based on the autobiography by Michael Finkel. Bonus features: alternate ending; deleted scenes; the truth behind True Story; the making of True Story; who is Christian Longo?; Mike Finkel featurette; director's audio commentary; gallery.