OUR MAN IN TEHRAN

Mon 11 Aug 6:30pm | Event Cinemas George St

DIR DREW TAYLOR & LARRY WEINSTEIN | CANADA, 2013, 85 MIN | DOCUMENTARY | AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE

Our Man in Tehran revisits the true story behind Ben Affleck’s Hollywood film Argo, setting the story straight about the role played by Canadian ambassador Ken Taylor in hiding six American diplomats during the Iranian Hostage Crisis of 1979. With access to key players and footage, this enthralling documentary sheds new light on secret dealings between the US and Canadian governments and the covert planning of the military rescue.  The filmmakers deftly summon a moment in our history where the entire world seemingly held its breath, proving that truth can be more entertaining than fiction.

"An intelligent, complex and tension-filled story that breathes life into historical events that are fast fading from our collective memory." - The Toronto Star

"Sometimes, the truth can be more entertaining than fiction." - The Globe & Mail

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