The Real Story Of Chris Kyle (American Sniper)

Clint Eastwood's 2014 movie 'American Sniper' tells the tale of U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in U.S. history.
But is the Hollywood version of Kyle really a true portrait? While Kyle's supporters celebrate him as the 'All-American hero' depicted in the film, his critics argue that this popular portrayal of him sanitises him. In reality, he's a hate-filled killer brutalised by the effects of war. This episode explore the myths that have built around Kyle, revealing him to be a more controversial, fallible, and ultimately human figure than Hollywood would have us believe.