Netflix points out that the story is “true-ish,” which is raising a lot of questions about what’s real and what’s made for TV in this fascinating series. So, is the Hirsch Institute real—or, at least, based on a real organization? Here’s the deal.

Apple Cider Vinegar is based on the true story of Belle Gibson, a social media influencer who rose to fame by falsely claiming she had terminal brain cancer. She operated under the handle @Healing_Belle, where she amassed hundreds of thousands of followers by chronicling her story, which initially seemed both tragic and inspiring.