Peaky Blinders: The Real Story

Peaky Blinders: The Real Story is a documentary that investigates the actual history of the Birmingham street gang that inspired the popular television series. The film examines the origins of the real group and their influence on the city during the early twentieth century. By blending historical research with an analysis of the show's creative vision, the production explores how real-world events and legends were transformed into the fictional universe and visual style seen on screen.

Directed and written by Robin Bextor, this production follows his previous works, Twisters: The Real Story and Nosferatu: The Real Story, both released in 2024. Produced in the United Kingdom by Coach House Productions and Reel2Reel Films, the 61-minute film features appearances by Steven Knight, Grant Montgomery, Carl Chinn, and Michael Hogan, with Andrew Insol providing the narration.