|
|
Transcript: 'Charlie Wilson's War' Was Unlikely, But True
- Article from:
- NPR Morning Edition
- Article date:
- December 20, 2007
- Author:
CopyrightProvided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
|
RENEE MONTAGNE
NPR Morning Edition
12-20-2007
'Charlie Wilson's War' Was Unlikely, But True
Host: RENEE MONTAGNE
Time 11:00-12:00 PM
Play Audio
RENEE MONTAGNE, host:
If it's possible to make a rollicking good story about a congressional subcommittee funding a secret war, then director Mike Nichols has done it.
"Charlie Wilson's War" is a dark comedy based on the shenanigans of one East Texas congressman. In the 1980s, Charlie Wilson managed to funnel stinger missiles and other powerful weapons to Afghanistan for the mujahideen who were fighting the invading Soviets. Ultimately, a humiliating defeat in Afghanistan would help bring down the Soviet Union and end the Cold War.
Tom Hanks ...