"Must See" Political Movies
If you like political and thoughtful movies, especially those that deal with the Middle East, Iran, and the U.S. Politics of Oil, you Must watch these 3 movies:
Spy Games, a 2001 movies Directed by Tony Scott, with Robert Redford, Brad Pitt, Catherine McCormack. Story of a retiring CIA chief who responds to his call of conscience, goes against the agency and ruins his career. The movie has done a great job of researching and demonstrating some real tactics used by CIA.
Syriana, a 2005 movie, Directed by Stephen Gaghan; with Kayvan Novak, George Clooney, Amr Waked. A politically-charged epic about the Politics of Oil and the US foreign policies in the Middle East. The opening scene happens in Tehran!
Lions for Lambs, a 2007 movie directed by Robert Redford; with an unbeatable cast: Robert Redford, Meryl Streep and Tom Cruise. Story of the politics of war in Afghanistan and a University Professor's enlightening discussions with a cynical student
