The film "The Truman Show" directed by Peter Weir premiered, introducing audiences to the story of Truman Burbank, whose life is the subject of a reality television show.
The film "The Truman Show" was released on DVD, allowing a wider audience to view the movie at home.
Truman Burbank is born and begins life under the watchful eye of the show's creators.
Truman grows up in the artificial town of Seahaven, interacting with actors and staged events unknowingly.
The audience within the fictional universe watches Truman's daily life broadcast worldwide.
Truman starts noticing strange occurrences and inconsistencies that raise his suspicion about reality.
Truman tries to escape Seahaven but is thwarted by artificial obstacles and interventions.
On the edge of the constructed world, Truman meets Christof, the show's creator, and learns the truth.
Truman chooses to leave the artificial world behind to live an authentic life outside the show.