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Transcript: 'Charlie Wilson's War' a Satirical Spin on History
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- December 21, 2007
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MELISSA BLOCK
NPR All Things Considered
12-21-2007
'Charlie Wilson's War' a Satirical Spin on History
Host: MELISSA BLOCK
Time 20:00-21:00 PM
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MELISSA BLOCK, host:
"Charlie Wilson's War" is a film about how the U.S. armed the Afghan Mujahideen to fight the Soviets during the Cold War. So it may seem surprising that the movie has been nominated for five Golden Globe Awards in the musical or comedy categories.
"Charlie Wilson's War" is not a musical, but Bob Mondello says it does have its share of laughs.
BOB MONDELLO: We first see Texas Congressman Charlie Wilson watching Dan Rather on TV while lounging in a hot tub with naked chorus girls. As played by Tom Hanks, Wilson is a ...
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