Channing Tatum and Derek Cianfrance talk "Roofman"

Channing Tatum and Derek Cianfrance talk "Roofman"

Actor and producer Channing Tatum joins “CBS Mornings” with director Derek Cianfrance to discuss their new Paramount Pictures film “Roofman,” based on the true story of Jeffrey Manchester, who robbed more than 40 McDonald’s locations by cutting through their roofs and later hid inside a Toys R Us for six months.

Truth Analysis

Factual Accuracy
3/5
Bias Level
4/5

Analysis Summary:

The article presents a generally accurate overview of the upcoming film "Roofman" and its basis in a true story. However, the specific details of the true story, particularly the number of McDonald's robberies and the duration of hiding in Toys R Us, are not verifiable within the provided sources, leading to a mixed accuracy score. The article appears relatively neutral, presenting information without strong emotional language or obvious slant.

Detailed Analysis:

  • Claim: Channing Tatum and Derek Cianfrance are discussing their new Paramount Pictures film "Roofman".
  • Verification Source #1: Confirms Channing Tatum and Derek Cianfrance are associated with the film "Roofman."
  • Verification Source #2: Confirms Channing Tatum and Derek Cianfrance are speaking about "Roofman" in a video interview.
  • Verification Source #3: Confirms Channing Tatum and Derek Cianfrance are speaking about "Roofman" in a video interview.
  • Verification Source #4: Confirms Channing Tatum and Derek Cianfrance are associated with the film "Roofman."
  • Verification Source #5: Confirms Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst star in Paramount Pictures' "ROOFMAN."
  • Assessment: Supported
  • Claim: "Roofman" is based on the true story of Jeffrey Manchester.
  • Verification Source #5: No mention of Jeffrey Manchester, but confirms the film is based on a true story.
  • Assessment: Supported, though the specific individual is not confirmed by all sources.
  • Claim: Jeffrey Manchester robbed more than 40 McDonald's locations by cutting through their roofs.
  • Assessment: Unverified. None of the provided sources confirm this specific detail.
  • Claim: Jeffrey Manchester later hid inside a Toys R Us for six months.
  • Assessment: Unverified. None of the provided sources confirm this specific detail.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

  • Source 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 confirm the existence of the film "Roofman" and the involvement of Channing Tatum and Derek Cianfrance.
  • The specific details about Jeffrey Manchester's crimes (number of robberies, duration of hiding) are not verifiable within the provided sources.