Tony Mendez

Journalist discusses details of real life story behind new movie ‘Argo’

Global Politics

In the wake of the hostage crisis in Iran in 1979, six Americans managed to take refuge with Canadian diplomats. The Canadians and the CIA worked together to create a fake movie that would provide cover for them to leave the country. The whole matter is the plot for a new movie, out this week.

The World

Did Argo Whitewash an American Hero?

Conflict & Justice
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