Episode 250: The Giant of Kandahar feat Noah Kulwin & Brendan James (Blowback Podcast)
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The CIA's Influence on Zero Dark Thirty
This chapter discusses the relationship between the CIA and Hollywood, highlighting how the CIA has Hollywood handlers who supervise and consult with filmmakers. It explores how filmmakers seek access to accurate portrayals and resources from the CIA and DoD, but in return must comply with the CIA's influence on the script. The chapter also mentions the case of Kathryn Bigelow's film on the capture of bin Laden, revealing how the CIA supervised and manipulated the script to present their preferred narrative.
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