The True Story Behind "The Purge"

Here are the real life historical events that may have inspired The Purge films.
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Colorful Characters Come out for WonderCon 2019 in Anaheim
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Comic-Con International: San Diego - 2018
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CinemaCon Day 1
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great statue of the famous poet Virgil
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"Skate For Kids" Hosted By The Purge Anarchy Star Emmanuel Howell
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"Skate For Kids" Hosted By The Purge Anarchy Star Emmanuel Howell
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New York City Area Celebrates Halloween 2020
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Dutch Fans Turn Out For First Euros Match Versus Ukraine
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Close up of suicidal girl pointing handgun at chin then crying / Cedar Hills, Utah, United States
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Man giving a romantic gift to his girlfriend
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Young man with sunglasses stares out car window.
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street violence,in four frames
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Dramatization - 1860s Civil war era men and women dance at a luxurious affair
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CU of lettuce in rows
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William Shatner & Elizabeth Shatner at the Premiere Of CBS's 'Star Trek: Discovery'
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In this point-of-view shot, policemen aim and fire their guns at a target above as pedestrians run in all directions around them.
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A hand-held shot of men and women leaving stopped cars and taxis in traffic and screaming and yelling in terror.
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Locker Room
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Young Brazilian man picks out bouquet of flowers for girlfriend in sunny marketplace
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ECU Shot of Annoying woman talking / London, United Kingdom
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Cheerful young couple on toad trip
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Revolution
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Sky Lantern Loi Krathong Traditional Festival.
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MAN GETS MAD WHILE DRIVING
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Moody Shadow Man Cracks Whip
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Man gets pulled over by police officer
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Heavy protests in Kiev, January 2014
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shackles and chains hanging on a wall
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MS POV Shot of car crashing
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Roman empire battle bas relief
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MS View of house in rain at night / Unspecified
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MS PAN Long line of black slaves
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RECREATION of Life in Ancient Rome, Public Baths
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'The Pee-wee Herman Show' Opening Night
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Wide shot butler on lawn smiling at CAM and extending arm toward mansion in welcoming gesture
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Medium shot crowd rioting and shouting / being held back by police
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Low angle medium shot businesspeople playing tug of war / close up woman's hands on rope / pan faces of team
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1940s wide shot crowd of formally attired men and women at bar talking, laughing / bartenders pouring
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