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Unraveling the IFF and 'Red Scorpion'

This chapter explores the controversial history of the International Freedom Foundation, its ties to South African politics, and American conservatives, revealing its questionable activities against anti-apartheid groups. It also critiques the 1988 film 'Red Scorpion,' discussing its connections to the South African military and highlighting the racial tensions faced during production. Through a lens of historical context, the chapter examines the interplay between film and politics in depicting Cold War conflicts.

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